Hawai'i Sports: History, Facts, and Statistics 9780824874674

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Hawaii Sports

Hawai'i Sports History, Facts, and Statistics DAN CISCO

A Latitude 20 Book University of Hawaii Press Honolulu

© 1999 University of Hawai'i Press All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America 04 03 02 01 00 99 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cisco, Dan. Hawai'i sports : history, facts, and statistics / Dan Cisco. p. cm. "A Latitude 20 book." Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-8248-2121-1 (pbk.: alk. paper) 1. Sports—Hawaii—History. 2. Sports records—Hawaii. I. Title. GV584.H3C57 1999 796'.09969—dc21

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Upper right photo: © 1998 by Lester Muranaka. Courtesy of Brigham Young University, Hawaii, Sports Information Office. Center photo: Courtesy of Bess Press, Honolulu. Lower right photo: © 1998 by Charlie Proctor. Courtesy of Iolani School. Lower left photo: Courtesy ofWilliam Hamilton. University of Hawai'i Press books are printed on acid-free paper and meet the guidelines for permanence and durability of the Council on Library Resources. Designed by Nighthawk Design Printed by T h e Maple-Vail Book Manufacturing Group

For seven-year-old James Nakamura

Cisco in Hokkaido,

My son. My treasure. My

Japan. truth. Love, Dad

CONTENTS

Expanded Contents Preface Acknowledgments Baseball High School/Youth College Professional

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Basketball High School College Professional

45 45 53 84

Bowling

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Boxing

98

Canoeing

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Fishing

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Football

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High School/Youth College Professional

130 145 175

Golf

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Kayaking

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Polo

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Running

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Sailing

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Soccer

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Sumo

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Surfing

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Swimming and Diving

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Tennis

328

Track and Field

346

Triathlon

362

Volleyball

371

Water Polo

402

Weightlifting

407

Windsurfing

414

Wrestling

418

Miscellaneous Sports Adventure Racing Arm Wrestling Badminton Bodyboarding Bodybuilding Box Car Racing Bullfighting Cricket Drag Racing Fencing Field Hockey Gateball Gymnastics Handball Hang Gliding Hiking Hockey

437 437 437 438 439 444 446 447 449 450 452 457 458 458 462 464 469 470

CONTENTS Horseshoe Pitching In-Line Skating Karting Kite Flying Lacrosse Lawn Bowling Motocross Parachuting Physical Fitness Racquetball Roller Skating Rowing Skiing Snowboarding STREND Table Tennis Ultimate Underwater Hockey

Appendixes A: Kamehameha Awards B: Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame C : Nissan Hawaii High School Hall of Honor D : High School Nicknames and Colors E: University of Hawaii Awards F: A Tribute to Stan Sheriff G: College Nicknames and Colors H: Hawaii's Professional Teams I: Aloha State Games Champions J: Olympic Medalists K: Olympic Festival Medalists L: Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame and Cybermuseum M: Honolulu Quarterback Club Awards N : Miscellaneous Awards O: Directory of Sports Organizations P: Selected Books andVideos

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Preface Acknowledgments Baseball: High School/Youth The Record Book Hawaii's National Champions—Youth Baseball/Softball Hawaii High School Athletic Association Tournament State Little League Champions

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Baseball: College The Record Book University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Hawaii at Hilo Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii's NCAA Batting Champion

10 13 13 21 24 27

Baseball: Professional The Record Book Hawaii Players in the World Series Hawaii Islanders Hawaii Winter Baseball League

29 37 37 38 42

Basketball: High School The Record Book Hawaii High School Athletic Association AA Boys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association B oys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament

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Basketball: College The Record Book Hawaii's College Basketball Teams Rainbow Classic Maui Invitational Classic University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Hawaii at Hilo Hawaii Pacific University Brigham Young University-Hawaii Chaminade University

53 61 61 61 63 63 70 73 77 80

Basketball: Professional

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Bowling The Record Book Oahu Bowling Association Hall of Fame Oahu Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament

88 93 93 94 95 96

Boxing The Record Book Hawaii's World Champions Hawaii's Olympic Boxers Hawaii's World Invitational Boxing Champions Hawaii's Junior Olympic Champions Hawaii's National Golden Glove Champions Hawaii's National Champions Hawaii's National Junior Champion

98 104 104 104 104 105 105 105 106

Canoeing The Record Book Bankoh Molokai Hoe: Molokai to Oahu Canoe Race Bankoh Na Wahine O Ke Kai Steinlager Hoomanao Challenge Interscholastic League of Honolulu Boys and Girls Team Champions

107 112 112 114 115 115

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Fishing The Record Book Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament North Shore Spearfishing Contest Hawaii State Saltwater Fishing Records Hawaii State Freshwater Fishing Records

117 119 119 124 125 129

Football: High School/Youth The Record Book Hawaii s Prep All-Americans Hawaii Prep Bowl Champions Interscholastic League of Honolulu Champions Oahu Interscholastic Association Champions Big Island Interscholastic Federation Champions

130 138 138 139 140 141 143

Football: College The Record Book Hawaii's NCAA All-Americans National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame: Hawaii Inductees University of Hawaii Football Firsts University of Hawaii Football Team Records University of Hawaii All-Americans University of Hawaii Little All-Americans University of Hawaii Individual Records University of Hawaii Record in Bowl Games Hula Bowl Aloha Bowl Results

145 153 153

Football: Professional The Record Book Hawaii's Super Bowl Champions University of Hawaii Players in the NFL The Pro Bowl Hawaii Players in the Pro Bowl The Hawaiians' Roster of Hawaii Players (1974-1975)

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Golf The Record Book Selected PGA Tournaments in Hawaii Hawaii Golfers at the Masters USGA National Champions Other National Champions World Champion Hawaii's Junior World Champions Hawaii's Collegiate Champions Hawaii Golf Hall of Fame Hawaii's Toughest Courses Men's Tournaments Women's Tournaments Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament

184 192 192 193 193 194 195 195 196 196 197 198 207 212 213

Kayaking The Record Book Starbucks Kayak Challenge Interscholastic League of Honolulu Champions

215 217 217 219

Polo

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Running The Record Book Hawaii Race Calendar Hawaii's Cross-Country All-Americans Honolulu Marathon Great Aloha Run Straub Hawaii Women's 10K Champions Kolekole Half Marathon Maui Marathon Hawaii State Road Racing Records Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Cross-Country Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Cross-Country Tournament

225 232 232 233 234 241 242 242 244 245 247 249

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Sailing The Record Book Transpac Race Results Hawaii s Winning Crews in the Transpac University of Hawaii Sailing Team

253 258 258 261 262

Soccer The Record Book University of Hawaii: Women's Soccer Hawaii Pacific University: Men's Soccer Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament

264 268 268 268 269 269

Sumo The Record Book Sumo Divisions Hawaii's Highest-Ranking Sumo Wrestlers

271 275 275 275

Surfing The Record Book Hawaii's World Champions Hawaii's World Longboard Champions Hawaii's Junior World Amateur Champions Association of Surfing Professionals Triple Crown Champions Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championships International Surfing Championships (Makaha Beach) Hawaii's NSSA National Champions Surf Pac Results

276 282 282 283 283

Swimming and Diving The Record Book Hawaii's Olympic Swimming and Diving Medalists International Swimming Hall of Fame Hawaii Members Waikiki Roughwater Swim Champions First-Time Channel Crossings in Hawaii Ail-Time List of Channel Crossings University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament

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Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament Hawaii State Age-Group Swimming Records

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Tennis The Record Book Hawaii Pacific Tennis Association Champions Kailua Racquet Club Mens Night Doubles BrighamYoung University-Hawaii Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament

328 334 334 336 337 340 342

Track and Field The Record Book Hawaii's Fastest Human Punahou Relays Hawaii Ail-Time Best High School Performances Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament

346 352 352 352 356 357 359

Triathlon The Record Book Ironman Triathlon World Championship Tinman Triathlon Champions Maui Triathlon Champions

362 365 365 368 369

Volleyball The Record Book Hawaii's National Champions U.S.Junior Olympic Champions Hawaii's National Collegiate Volleyball Champions NAIA Hall of Fame—Hawaii Members University of flawaii Rainbows University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine University of Hawaii at HiloVulcans Brigham Young University—Hawaii Seasiders Hawaii Pacific University Sea Warriors Chaminade University Silverswords Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament

371 378 378 379 379 380 380 383 388 391 395 398 399 400

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Water Polo The Record Book High School First-Team All-Americans Interscholastic League of Honolulu Team Champions

402 405 405 406

Weightlifting The Record Book Hawaii's Olympic Weightlifting Medalists Tommy Kono: Honors and Awards Hawaii State Olympic Weightlifting Records

407 410 410 411 412

Windsurfing

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Wrestling The Record Book Hawaii's NAIA Ail-Americans National Junior Olympic Champions Hawaii's National Prep Record Holder Hawaii's National Prep Champions Hawaii's Prep All-Americans Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament

418 420 420 420 421 421 421 422 436

Miscellaneous Sports Adventure Racing Arm Wrestling Badminton Bodyboarding The Record Book Morey Bodyboards World Championships World Championship of Women's Bodyboarding Bodybuilding The Record Book Hawaiian Islands Bodybuilding Championship Junior Hawaiian Islands State Bodybuilding Championships National Physique Committee Hawaii Fitness Contest Box Car Racing Bullfighting

437 437 437 438 439 442 442 443 444 445 445 445 446 446 447

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Cricket Drag Racing Fencing Field Hockey Gateball Gymnastics The Record Book Aloha Gymfest Luka Nakoa Invitational Handball Hang Gliding Hiking Hockey Horseshoe Pitching In-Line Skating Karting Kite Flying Lacrosse The Record Book Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational Lawn Bowling The Record Book Men's Singles Tournament Champions Ladies' Singles Tournament Champions Motocross Parachuting Physical Fitness Racquetball Roller Skating Rowing The Record Book Royal Hawaiian Rowing Challenge Skiing Snowboarding The Record Book Mauna Kea Snowboarding Championships STREND The Record Book World Championships

449 450 452 457 458 458 460 460 461 462 464 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 476 477 478 478 478 479 480 485 486 489 490 492 492 493 496 496 496 497 498 498

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Table Tennis Ultimate The Record Book Kaimana Klassik Tournament Underwater Hockey

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Appendixes Appendix A: Kamehameha Awards Appendix B: Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame Appendix C: Nissan Hawaii High School Hall of Honor Appendix D: High School Nicknames and Colors Appendix E: University of Hawaii Awards Appendix F: A Tribute to Stan Sheriff Appendix G: College Nicknames and Colors Appendix H: Hawaii's Professional Teams Appendix I: Aloha State Games Champions Appendix J: Olympic Medalists Appendix K: Olympic Festival Medalists Appendix L: Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame and Cybermuseum Appendix M: Honolulu Quarterback Club Awards Appendix N: Miscellaneous Awards Appendix O: Directory of Sports Organizations Appendix P: Selected Books andVideos

505 505 507 510 515 519 523 524 528 530 599 606 610 613 617 620 636

Bibliography

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PREFACE

A class at the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Hawaii in 1991 and a lifelong interest in sports combined to start me on the path of creating this book. I wrote a plan for a bibliography as part of a reference and information services class when my professor, Dr. Diane Nahl, suggested that I expand my perspective and write a sports book. I liked her suggestion and spent two years compiling an almanac of distance running in Hawaii. The scope was too limited, however. During the following two years, I expanded the almanac to cover other sports in Hawaii, but still lacked vital history. The book was revised again in 1995 with the help of University of Hawai'i Press director William Hamilton. Documenting and preserving as much sports history as possible became our goal. When did each sport debut in Hawaii? W h o were the coaches, athletes, and organizers who contributed to the success of sports in Hawaii? Answering these and other questions became the focus of our research. There were obstacles. Unfortunately, Hawaii lacks a sports library to document, organize, and preserve information. In addition, a substantial portion of Hawaii sports history has been lost, damaged, or destroyed. I examined numerous Hawaii, mainland, and international sources. Hawaii sources included the Hawaiian Historical Society, Maui Historical Society, and special collections at the Bishop Museum, Hawaii Maritime Center, Municipal Reference and Records Center, and the Japanese Cultural Center Library. The Hawaii State Archives, BYU—Hawaii Archives, and archives at Kamehameha, Punahou, and Iolani were also utilized. Research was conducted at many academic libraries throughout Oahu. I visited the University of Hawaii's Hamilton and Sinclair Libraries, Meader Library at Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade's Sullivan Library, and BYU—Hawaii's Smith Library. The Hawaii State Library and branches of the Hawaii State Public Library System provided a variety of books, videos, and other materials. Collegiate records and statistics were verified through sports information directors at Hawaii's various colleges. The Hawaii High School Athletic Association provided a list of state champions for each sport. Other sources included the Hawaiian AAU, Honolulu Quarterback Club, City of Honolulu Parks and Recreation Department, and the Sports Coordinator's Office for the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (State of Hawaii). Aloha Bowl Charities Inc., TEAM U n limited, Ocean Promotion, and the Bobbie Jennings Sports Network provided information on their sports events. Many individuals contributed oral histories for their

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sport. In addition, volunteers, organizers, athletes, and coaches in each sport provided history, records, and statistics. T h e primary mainland sources were each sport's hall o f fame or museum. A m o n g the most prominent sources were the Volleyball Hall of Fame, International Swimming Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, N a tional Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall o f Fame, and the Indianapolis M o t o r Speedway Hall of Fame. R e n o w n e d sources such as the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles Paul Ziffren Sports Resource Center and the Joyce Sports Research Collection at the University of Notre D a m e were consulted often. Associations, conferences, and organizations that provided information included the National Federation of State High School Associations, National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Western Athletic Conference, Pacific West Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, United States Olympic Committee's Department of Information Resources, and the National Congress o f State Games. In Canada, Ontario's Sport Information Resource Centre provided sports information on-line through their S P O R T database. T h e Ontario-based N o r t h American Sport Library Network also contributed articles. T h e information presented is accurate to the best of my knowledge, but I still seek additional sources to improve this book. I ask readers who share my enthusiasm for sports to please alert me of articles, photos, event programs, and other materials. Please send additions, corrections, and comments via E-mail to [email protected]. I plan to chronicle additional sports in future editions.Your suggestions are welcome.

Publisher's Note B o o k publishing is a long, deliberated process that leaves a large gap between the completion o f the final manuscript and the book's publication. T h e author and publisher of Hawai'i Sports have been able to include in this volume sports statistics through December, 1998.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I had the privilege of working with University of Hawai'i Press director William Hamilton. He helped me revise, expand, and improve substantially upon my original plans. The book couldn't have been completed without his expertise. Thanks, Bill! I also thank Managing Editor Masako Ikeda, copy editor Lee S. Motteler, and the rest of the University of Hawai'i Press staff for their contributions. Two special people deserve recognition for their assistance. Dr. Diane Nahl of the University of Hawaii School of Library and Information Studies encouraged me to specialize in sports research and has been my academic advisor for the book since we started in 1991. Dr. Nahl shared her knowledge of research skills, offered countless suggestions, and was always a positive influence. Mr. Tony Oliver, author of the Hawaii Fact and Reference Book, supported the project from the beginning. Tony graciously allowed me to use the extensive sports data from his book. He contributed many valuable ideas and was a terrific coach who guided me with wit and enthusiasm. Many thanks go to Hawaii's coaches, athletes, and organizers who provided information about their sport. Hawaii's college sports information directors gave invaluable assistance. Special thanks to Lois Manin and Susan Miller of the University of Hawaii Sports Media Relations Office and to Trey Garman at Hawaii Pacific University. I also thank the Hawaii High School Athletic Association and Hawaii's prep leagues.Thanks go to Hawaii's librarians and archivists, especially the staff at the University of Hawaii Hamilton Library and the Hawaii State Library's Hawaii and Pacific Section. Your aloha is appreciated. Hello and thank you to my colleagues in the North American Society for Sport History. NASSH members from the mainland and Canada were most generous with their contributions and suggestions. Thank you all! Dan Cisco Honolulu, Hawaii

Baseball High School/Youth

Baseball first appeared in Hawaii around 1840. Hawaii historian R o b e r t Schmitt found an article from the Polynesian dated 1840 that referred to "good old bat and ball." B y 1842 different forms o f baseball were played, such as rounders, one-old-cat, two-old-cat, and townball. Oahu College (now Punahou) boys held games in the early 1840s after a Boston clergyman introduced the sport. T h e boys used two batters at a time and called their form o f baseball "aipuni." Sandbags were used as bases, and boys made their own balls and bats. Bats were made o f kukui and hau branches from Manoa Valley. While Island baseball thrived, America's version o f the sport changed in 1846. Alexander Joy Cartwright Jr. invented baseball that year, an accomplishment that eventually led him to Hawaii. Cartwright was born in 1820 to sea captain and marine surveyor Alexander Joy and Ester Rebecca Burlock Cartwright. He was a cashier for Union Bank in N e w York City and spent his leisure time playing "base ball" (as it was then called), a sport based upon the eighteenth-century British game o f rounders. Cartwright formed the N e w York-based Knickerbocker Base Ball Club in 1845. Dues were $5.00 a year for the 40-member club. He was 26 years old when he drafted a set o f rules as bylaws for the club. Cartwright's rules contained many innovations. O n e rule stipulated that bases be 30 paces (90 feet) apart. He settled on that distance after discovering that 90 feet was the point at which a runner and throw would most likely arrive simultaneously. Other rules established nine innings a game, nine players per team, three outs per side, and an unalterable batting order. Cartwright changed the infield to diamond shape instead o f square and decreed that pitchers throw underhanded. Games were over when a team scored 21 "aces," or runs. He set the pitching distance at 45 feet, which was later changed to 60 feet 6 inches. Cartwright eliminated the painful practice o f "soaking," or firing the ball at a runner to retire him. T h e Knickerbockers played most o f their games in N e w York, but encroaching city development forced them to move across the Hudson River to Hoboken, New Jersey's cricket ground at Elysian Fields. It was there on June 19, 1846 that the Knickerbockers played the New York Nine in what many baseball historians have referred to

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as the first game of m o d e r n baseball in history. T h e Knickerbockers u n i f o r m consisted of straw hats, white flannel shirts, and blue woolen pantaloons held u p by leather belts. Although Cartwright didn't play, he umpired the game. H e also imposed baseball's first fine: After J. W. Davis disputed a call and swore at him, Cartwright fined h i m six cents! Cartwright played in N e w York for three m o r e years, but the lure of the California Gold R u s h led h i m to San Francisco. H e left for San Francisco in March of 1849 and traveled by wagon train across America. Along the way he introduced baseball to m i n ers, soldiers, Indians, and townspeople. Although C a r t w r i g h t reached San Francisco, he soon contracted dysentery and was sent to H o n o l u l u to recuperate. Alexander arrived in H o n o l u l u o n August 10 aboard the Peruvian brig Pacifico. His plans for sailing h o m e via C h i n a changed once he fell in love w i t h Hawaii. Cartwright insured whaling vessels and helped f o u n d Bishop & Co., the f o r e r u n ner of Bishop Bank and later First Hawaiian Bank. H e was also a large stockholder in the Waimanalo Sugar Plantation. His wife and children arrived in 1852 and they settled into a h o m e o n the corner of Chaplain Lane and Fort Street. T h a t same year, Alexander created Hawaii's first baseball diamond at Makiki F i e l d — n o w k n o w n as C a r t w r i g h t Field. Alexander was a friend and advisor to King K a m e h a m e h a IV. H e was also a personal friend of Q u e e n E m m a and helped her establish Queen's Hospital. Cartwright also helped f o u n d the H o n o l u l u Library and reading room, American Seaman's Institute, H o n o l u l u R a p i d Transit Company, H o n o l u l u Fire D e p a r t m e n t , and the Masonic Lodge. H e later became the first president of the first stock exchange in Hawaii. C a r t w r i g h t helped popularize the sport, w h i c h gained its first Island newspaper coverage in 1860 w h e n the Polynesian reported that " Q u i t e an interesting game of ball came off yesterday a f t e r n o o n o n the Esplenade between the P u n a h o u boys and the T o w n boys." In 1865 C a r t w r i g h t wrote a letter to f o r m e r Knickerbocker teammate Charles D e bost:"Charlie, I have in my possession the original ball with w h i c h w e used to play o n M u r r a y Hill. M a n y is the pleasant hours [sic] I have had after it, o n M o u n t a i n and Prairie, and many an equally pleasant ours [sic] o n the sunny plains of 'Hawaii nei,' here in H o n o l u l u , my pleasant Island home." Cartwright may or may not have played after moving to Hawaii. At any rate, he was an avid spectator at Punahou's games, w h i c h started the following year with the help of William Richards Castle. Baseball flourished d u r i n g Cartwright's residence. Hawaii's first recorded game t o o k place o n July 4 , 1 8 6 6 , in a field n o w the site of Central U n i o n C h u r c h . T h e N a tives beat the Foreigners 2-1. A n o t h e r game f r o m that era was held in August of 1867 o n the lot makai (seaward) of the P u n a h o u campus. T h e Pacifics d o w n e d the Pioneers 11-9. A P u n a h o u girls team was f o r m e d in 1874. Punahou's boys played against the Atkinson School in 1878 and by 1888 had regular competition against such teams as the Honolulus, Vandalias, Stars, and Hawaiis. Newspaper accounts f r o m 1899 show that the Hawaii Baseball League had five teams. C a r t w r i g h t died o n July 12,1892, at the age of 72. H e was buried at O a h u C e m e tery in N u u a n u . Unfortunately, his contributions to baseball were forgotten. A b n e r

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Doubleday became known as the game's inventor, even though he was an army cadet at West Point during the years w h e n baseball was invented. In 1904 the National League appointed a commission headed by former army officer A. G. Mills to confirm that Abner Doubleday was the inventor of baseball. T h e outcome may have been influenced by the fact that Mills and Doubleday were friends! T h e commission p u b lished its findings in 1908, declaring that Doubleday was the inventor of baseball. Baseball officials considered the report accurate until 1938, w h e n Alexander's grandson Bruce Cartwright proved them wrong. Bruce supplied diaries and other documents that proved his grandfather had indeed invented the game. In September of that year, Alexander Joy Cartwright was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N e w York. That same year, Makiki Field was renamed Cartwright Field. In June of 1939 a Cartwright memorial plaque was unveiled at Honolulu Stadium by his great grandson William Cartwright. T h e ceremony between games of a doubleheader gave impetus to other honors. O n August 26, Cartwright Day was celebrated at ballparks across America. Brooklyn Dodgers' manager Leo Durocher and Cincinnati Reds' manager Bill McKechnie celebrated before their game at Ebbets Field by drinking pineapple juice. T h e following day a replica of Alexander's Cooperstown plaque was placed at Honolulu City Hall. T h e Cartwright name lingers in Hawaii. Alexander was a trustee of Q u e e n Emma's estate and was willed 14 acres of land in Waikiki. Cartwright R o a d across from the Honolulu Z o o was named for his h o m e there. Alexander's great grandson William passed away but is survived by wife Ann, w h o lives on Oahu. Ann's son, Alexander Joy Cartwright IV, is a big baseball fan and lives in Washington State. In 1995 baseball enthusiasts Samantha D'Ambrosio, Chris Gray, and Pal Eldredge promoted the Cartwright Foundation's work through a celebration at Makiki's Cartwright Field. T h e foundation awards scholarships so that underprivileged families can send their children to private schools. T h e original date of baseball's invention was challenged in 1990 w h e n Harvard graduate student EdwardVidmer found earlier references to the game while doing research for his dissertation at the N e w York Historical Society. T h e New York Times front page on October 4 reported thatVidmer found an article published in the New York News of a game held on October 21, 1845, at Elysian Fields between the N e w York Ball Club and a team from Brooklyn: "A friendly match of the time honored game of Base was played at Elysian Fields, Hoboken." N e w York w o n 24-4, aided by a grand slam—or in the vocabulary of the time, "four aces" off a single hit. It also stated that "two more Base clubs are already formed in our sister city Brooklyn, and the coming season may witness some extra sport." Their rematch on October 24 mentioned that "the match was for the first 21 aces or runs," a rule attributed to the Knickerbockers a year later. Vidmer's discovery reinforces the theory that baseball was developed in stages, rather than from a single event. Nevertheless, Cartwright's contributions to baseball haven't been diminished. T h e first organized prep games were held five years after Cartwright's death. Punahou and Kamehameha held a regular series of games in 1897. T h e Interscholastic

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League of Honolulu was formed in 1909. Punahou w o n the inaugural title, but St. Louis dominated league play through 1941. Mid-Pacific Institute and McKinley also w o n titles during that era. High school play expanded in 1940 with the formation of the Rural O a h u Secondary Schools League. T h e league's charter members were Waipahu, Waialua, Kahuku, Leilehua, and Benjamin Parker, which later became Castle. T h e league changed its name to the Rural O a h u Interscholastic Association in 1950, and finally the O a h u Interscholastic Association in 1967. T h e Hawaii High School Athletic Association organized the first state high school tournament in 1959. Maui's Baldwin High Bears w o n the first two championships. Baldwin's Glen Oura pitched three wins in three days at Honolulu Stadium to lead the Bears to victory. H e started with a 7-0 win over St. Joseph, followed by a 2-1 decision over St. Louis and a 10-3 victory over Waipahu in the title tilt. After the championship game, prep officials instituted a rule limiting pitchers to 15 innings in the tournament. There have been other outstanding performances in the tournament. In 1962 Farrington's John Matias hit four h o m e runs and had nine RBIs against Kauai. In the 1972 title game, Punahou junior southpaw Glenn Goya pitched a perfect game as the Buffanblu beat St. Louis 5-0 at Honolulu Stadium. Goya's college career was also successful. In 1977 he became Hawaii's first and only N C A A Division I batting champion w h e n he batted .485 for the Colorado State Rams. Some of the greatest teams in prep history were chronicled by Advertiser sportswriter Stacy Kaneshiro after Iolani w o n the title in 1997.The list includes Punahou's 1968 squad, the 1970 Kalani Falcons, and the 1988 Kamehameha Warriors. Punahou was led by undefeated pitcher Keith Kasparovitch and catcher Kala Kaaihue, w h o later played for the Hawaii Islanders. Kalani had shortstop Lenn Sakata, centerfielder Joe Story, and pitcher Ryan Kurosaki. Sakata joined the Baltimore Orioles and played alongside Cai R i p k e n Jr. Story played team handball for the United States at the 1984 Olympics. Kurosaki dominated hitters with his 1.68 earned run average. Kamehameha's 1988 team was ranked fourth by Collegiate Baseball Magazine. Pitcher Toby Holt was 4-1 with a 0.95 E R A , while shortstop David Lovell (.429) and outfielder Kawika Aganos (.418) provided the offense. Iolani probably had the best team of all. They finished 23-1, their lone loss to P u n a h o u . T h e R e d Raiders' awesome hitting attack was led by shortstop and Player of the Year Keoni D e R e n n e (.561). Danny Kimura (4-0) and Kanoa Fong (6-0) supplied outstanding pitching. Kimura, 1996 Player of the Year, also set a national record w h e n he hit three h o m e runs in an inning against Damien.

HAWAII'S FIRST FAMILY OF B A S E B A L L High school and youth baseball have thrived in Hawaii thanks to the many coaches, volunteers, and players w h o devote many hours of their time to the sport. Perhaps no one exemplifies that more than the Eldredges of Manoa. Hawaii's first family of base-

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ball has contributed their expertise for three generations. David Pinkham Kaiana Eldredge II, better known as "Pop," started it all as a 12-year-old in 1919 playing baseball on Maui's Puukolii Plantation. He started a youth baseball league in 1927 and coached for 20 years before his family moved to Manoa. Pop founded the Manoa Little League in 1954 and over the next 40 years shared his love for the game with hundreds of players. The baseball field he helped build at Manoa District Park was his second home. The "Mayor of Manoa" coached, organized tournaments, and conducted fund-raisers to promote baseball to Oahu's youth. Fans and players alike always marveled at how he could coach up to eight teams at a time. Pop Eldredge passed away in April of 1997, two weeks short of his ninetieth birthday. Four months later the Honolulu City Council approved a resolution renaming Manoa District Park as the David "Pop" Eldredge Baseball Complex. Pop is followed by the second generation of Eldredges—"Junior" and "Pal." David Eldredge III, known as "Junior," coached baseball and football at Punahou for many years. Hastings "Pal" Eldredge has coached Punahou baseball since 1974, in addition to Babe Ruth Baseball. He was Hawaii's commissioner for Babe Ruth Baseball for over 20 years. Pal has immersed himself in baseball. He is an avid collector and has a baseball shrine at his house in Manoa, he scouts talent for major league teams, and provides the color commentary for U H baseball. David and Duane form the third generation of Eldredges. David, nicknamed "Boy," coached Hawaii's national champion Babe Ruth teams in 1986 and 1988. He also coached at Hawaii Pacific University from 1990 to 1995. Duane Eldredge coached four years of Babe Ruth Baseball from 1985 to 1988. The Eldredges' contributions to baseball were recognized in 1996 when they were named Hawaii's Youth Baseball Family of the Year by USA Baseball.

Hawaii has produced numerous youth baseball teams who have won national championships. The Honolulu Police Activities League (PAL) team coached by Ed Higa won Hawaii's first championship with their victory at the 1969 P.O.N.Y. (Protect Our Nation's Youth) tournament. MosiulaTatupu's three home runs and the relief pitching of Keith Tamayoshi helped secure the 8-5 win over Arcadia (CA). Hawaii teams won 11 championships spread among American Legion, P.O.N.Y., Babe Ruth, and Little League competition in the 1980s. 1988 Little League national champion Pearl City was Hawaii's first youth team to appear on national television when they lost to Taiwan 10-0 in the championship game at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. There were also Softball champions. Oahu's Koolau Bobby Sox team won successive titles in 1987 and 1988. Aiea's American Legion team won the 1995 national title. Player of the Year Jason Adardo pitched a complete-game shutout over Bellevue (WA) 2-0. Jason was an outfielder for Pearl City's championship Little League team in 1988. One of Hawaii's oldest American Legion records was broken in 1995. RyanYamamoto struck out 19 batters to top the old record of 18 set by Sid Fernandez in 1981. Hawaii doesn't have high school baseball leagues for girls, but a gender barrier fell

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in 1995 w h e n Pahoa's M a n d y Alicuben became the first girl to play in a varsity baseball game. Hawaii's prep baseball class of 1997 ranked as o n e of the best in history. T h e K a m e hameha Warriors proved that Hawaii teams are competitive with their mainland counterparts. T h e Warriors, led by Ail-American catcher D a n e Sardinha, beat twentyfifth-ranked N e w H o p e High School (MS) 3 - 0 and ended their 51-game w i n n i n g streak. Iolani, w h o had w o n the 1996 and 1997 state titles, entered the 1998 t o u r n a m e n t as an underdog. T h e R e d Raiders had five losses and a tie on their record, but during the t o u r n a m e n t they regained their championship f o r m and advanced to the title game against Mid-Pacific. Iolani prevailed 4-1 and j o i n e d Mid-Pacific (1990-1992) as the only schools to w i n three consecutive championships.

THE RECORD BOOK Hawaii's National Champions: Youth Baseball and Softball F a s t F a c t : Hawaii produced three national championship youth baseball and Softball teams in 1988.

Year 1969 1972 1979 1980 1980 1981 1983 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1988 1989 1995 1998

Team Honolulu PAL Honolulu Honolulu Moiliili Kahului Hilo Honolulu PAL Hawaii Hawaii Koolau Girls Koolau Girls Aloha Hawaii Pearl City Hilo Aiea Hawaii

League P.O.N. Y. Babe Ruth P.O.N.Y. Colt League American Legion P.O.N. Y. P.O.N.Y. Colt League P.O.N.Y. Colt League Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Bobby Sox Bobby Sox Babe Ruth Little League P.O.N.Y. Colt League American Legion U.S. Amateur Baseball Association

Age Division (13-14) (13-15) (15-16) (17-18) (13-14) (15-16) (15-16) (13) (13) (13-16) (13-16) (14-15) (11-12) (15-16) (17-18) (12)

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Hawaii High School Athletic Association: Baseball Tournament Records

F a s t F a c t : Mid-Pacific Owl coach Dunn Muramaru won three consecutive titles from 1990 to 1992. It:: &

Year 1959

School

4f

Coach

1960

Baldwin Baldwin

Tamotsu O m o t o Tamotsu O m o t o

1961 1962

Punahou Leilehua

James Doole

1963

Farrington

J o e Matsukawa Richard Kitamura

1964 1965 1966

Punahou Kailua Punahou Kailua Punahou Kailua Kailua Iolani Punahou

Dave Eldredge Alex Kane Dave Eldredge Alex Kane Dave Eldredge John Nakamura Herb Okamura George Fujishige D o u g Bennett

Aiea St. Louis

George Anzai James Anderson

1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

Iolani

George Fujishige

Aiea Iolani

George Anzai George Fujishige

Campbell

Warren Miyasaki Don Kimura

Radford Kamehameha Kaiser Maui Iolani Baldwin Hilo Iolani Kamehameha Kamehameha Punahou Mid-Pacific Mid-Pacific

Ed Allen Clayton Fujie William Perry Les Uyehara Melvin Nakama Eugene Capellas Les Uyehara Ed M e n Ed Allen Pal Eldredge Dunn Muramaru Dunn Muramaru continued

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Year

School

1992

Mid-Pacific Kaiser

D u n n Muramaru C o r y Okamura

Castle Baldwin Iolani Iolani

Joe Tom Jr.

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Coach

Kahai Shishido HerbYoshimura Dean Yonamine Dean Yonamine

Iolani

State Little League Champions

F a s t F a c t : 1988 Champion Pearl City was the first Hawaii team to play in the title game of the Major League (11-12) World Series at Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

© © © Year

Champion

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

Palisades Kailua Pearl City Hilo Kailua

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

Kailua Aiea Wahiawa Kaneohe West Maui Molokai East Maui West Maui Hilo Pearl City Pearl City Kawaihau (Kauai) West Maui Pearl City

1993 1994

Aiea Nanakuli-Maili

1995 1996

Aiea Pearl City

1997 1998

Kaimuki Waipio

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Hawaii High School Athletic Association P.O. Box 62029 Honolulu, HI 96839 Web site: http://www.sportsHIgh.com

Youth Baseball: Hawaii American Legion Baseball 612 McCully Street Honolulu, HI 96826 Hawaii P.O.N.Y. Baseball 1016 Kapahulu Avenue, Suite 25A Honolulu, HI 96816 Hawaii State Little League Baseball 333 North Kainalu Drive Kailua, HI 96734

Miscellaneous Organizations: AJA Baseball League 45-577 Apuakea Street Kaneohe, HI 96744 Cartwright Foundation 649 California Avenue, Second Floor Wahiawa, HI 96786

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Baseball debuted at the College of Hawaii in 1917 when an interclass game was held between the Aggies and Engineers. The victorious Aggies were well dressed. Photos from the yearbook Ka Palapala Hawaii show them wearing ties! The college was renamed the University of Hawaii (UH) in 1920. Interclass games were held until 1923 when Otto Klum, already the U H head football coach, started the baseball program. Highlight of the Fighting Deans' season was a 10-2 win over Oahu College (now Punahou).The Fighting Deans were renamed the Rainbows in 1924. T h e Rainbows played in H o n olulu's Commercial League against such companies as Mutual Telephone, Honolulu Iron Works, and Liberty House. Games were held at Moililli Field. Klum's teams won league championships in 1930 and 1932. H e retired as coach in 1936. T h e university left that league in 1938 to join the Hawaii Junior League. T h e Rainbows also played intramural games in the Associated Students of the University of Hawaii (ASUH) circuit.The university then rejoined the Commercial League in 1941 and remained a member until 1954, w h e n they joined the Oahu-based Hawaii Baseball League. T h e Rainbows continued to play high school and intramural games until 1971, w h e n Les Murakami took over as head coach. Murakami scheduled four games against collegiate foes that year—two against powerhouse U S C and two against Santa Clara. T h e Rainbows lost all four, but the message was clear: T h e Rainbows had to play the best to be among the best. In 1975 Pearl Harbor Naval District athletic director Chuck Leahey gave the program a boost by organizing the first U H R a i n b o w Easter Baseball Tournament. Leahey also provided athletic facilities at Pearl Harbor for the U H basketball and football teams. N o w sponsored by Bank of America, the weeklong Easter competition ranks as one of the premier tournaments in the country. In April of 1977 the Rainbows became the first number-one-ranked team in U H athletic history w h e n they topped the national polls. T h e team finished with a record of 43-13. R a i n b o w teams from 1979 and 1980 were the best in school history. T h e 1979 squad may have been the best ever, even though they didn't go as far in the N C A A IO

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playoffs as the 1980 team. The 1979 Rainbows finished the year 69-15 and along the way set eight national team records and seven national individual marks, while tying three others. The national marks that the Rainbows established as a team were: most games in a season (84); most wins in a season (69); most innings pitched in a season (699); most hits allowed in a season (632); most sacrifice hits in a season (980); most walks (545); most putouts (2,093); and the largest regular-season crowd (18,348). All-American pitcher Derek Shizuo Tatsuno established four individual records: most strikeouts in a season (234); most career strikeouts (541); most starts in a season (22); and most wins in a season (20), becoming college baseball's first 20-game winner. He also started 49 games during his career, which tied the old mark. Catcher Ron Nomura also accounted for a national individual record: most putouts (560). He and centerfielder Rick Bass played in all 84 games during the season—a national mark. Shortstop Thad Reece accounted for the final national individual record: most assists (213). The Rainbows started the season with 12 straight victories before losing to Cal State-Dominguez Hills. Hawaii then won another 12 straight before losing to Iowa State. Then it was a 13-game winning streak before being stopped by Cornell. Then came the longest streak of the year—23 straight before being halted by Mississippi State. The streak also included the Rainbow Easter Tournament title, with a perfect 8-0 mark. The Rainbows were ranked number one in the nation as they started a long road trip. The first game on the road took place at Fullerton where the Titans handed Tatsuno his only loss of the season, 12-4. The Titans then went on to win the College World Series. Hawaii returned from the road trip with a 4-3 mark and opened at home against USC, managing to win one of three games. Then Nevada-Las Vegas came into town and the opener of the series was moved to Aloha Stadium. Fans, remembering the difficult time the Rainbows had in Las Vegas a year ago, turned out in a record number to see Tatsuno halt the Rebels, 11—1. The crowd was 18, 348—at the time the largest NCAA regular-season baseball crowd in history. The Rainbows then traveled to Tucson, Arizona, to play in the Midwest Regionals. Hawaii downed Indiana State 4—3 in the opener as Tatsuno became college baseball's first 20-game winner. But the Rainbows were walloped by the host Wildcats, 10-2. Moving into the losers bracket, Hawaii turned back Oklahoma 12-8, to keep their hopes alive. The season ended the following night when Arizona used superior pitching and defense to defeat the Rainbows 5—3. Senior Derek Tatsuno didn't return for the 1980 season. He chose baseball in Japan instead of accepting a $100,000 bonus to sign with the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, his professional career was curtailed as catchers in Japan had trouble handling his fastball. Tatsuno changed his delivery to accommodate his new teammates, but he was not the same pitcher. He never regained the greatness from his college career and eventually retired from professional baseball. In 1994 he was named to Baseball America's All-Time All-Star Team. The All-American left-hander joined the elite of college baseball, as only 13 other players have been honored. Tatsuno set an NCAA career

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strikeout record o f 541, which lasted for 15 years. His strikeout-per-game average o f 12:1 is still the highest in history. Awards continue to follow Tatsuno. His uniform number 16 was retired in 1997, making him the first Rainbow to receive that honor. In 1998 the publication Collegiate Baseball named him one o f three N C A A Division I Players o f the Century. Sluggers Phil Stephenson o f Wichita State and Pete Incaviglia o f Oklahoma State were also honored. T h e Rainbows had lost their best player, but were still loaded with talent. Chuck Crim and Bryan Duquette led a strong pitching corps. Hawaii had plenty o f hitting from outfielders R i c k Bass and Kevin Williams, plus infielder Thad R e e c e . T h e R a i n bows were also making their debut in the Western Athletic Conference. T h e 1980 season started with eight straight wins over the University o f Hawaii at Hilo (UH-Hilo), then the Rainbows won a six-game series against national power Arizona State. M u rakami's crew then entered conference play. T h e Rainbows compiled a record o f 19-5 and won the conference title in their first try. They qualified for the N C A A playoffs and then vanquished Texas 7—3 to reach the College World Series. Their first trip to Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium was a memorable one. In the first game the Rainbows hung on to edge Florida State 7 - 6 . After beating St. John's 7 - 2 , the Rainbows faced the number-one team in the country: the Miami Hurricanes. Hawaii ignored the pressure and pounded out a 9—3 win. T h e Rainbows then faced the Arizona Wildcats in the championship game. Hawaii led briefly 2 - 0 , before Arizona rallied to tie the score. T h e game went 11 innings, but the Wildcats clawed out a 6—4 win to force one more game; a winner-take-all championship.Two days later, before a crowd o f 1 5 , 2 7 6 , Arizona ended Hawaii's season for the second straight year with a 5—3 win. Three Rainbows were named to the all-tournament team: catcher Collin Tanabe, third baseman Kimo Perkins, and shortstop Eric Tokunaga. T h e Rainbows came back in 1981 with six All-American players but lost the conference championship series to B Y U . Cougar pitcher and Radford High graduate Peter Kendrick beat the Rainbows not once, but twice in the same day! Kendrick and his catcher Pal Eldredge, a Punahou graduate, combined for two complete-game victories. T h e first game o f the doubleheader was an 11—4 win over Chuck Crim. In the nightcap, they faced the undefeated Rainbow pitcher Scott Roberts. Kendrick was even better in the second game, registering a 3—1 win. He allowed only 12 hits in the two games. Les Murakami's teams won five more conference titles between 1982 and 1992. He has won his share o f individual awards. In 1981 he was awarded the Lefty Gomez Award for his outstanding contributions to amateur baseball. Five years later he was named N C A A District Coach o f the Year. Les was named Western Athletic Conference Coach o f the Year in 1987 and 1991. He reached another milestone in 1998, when he celebrated a thousand wins.

RAINBOW STADIUM: AMERICA'S B E S T Les Murakami's goal o f establishing a first-class baseball facility became a reality in 1984 with the opening o f Rainbow Stadium. T h e 4,321-seat facility was named

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America's finest college stadium by both Baseball America and College Sports Magazine. T h e self-draining type of Astroturf playing surface is one of only two in America, the other being at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, home of the National League St. Louis Cardinals. Other types of Astroturf can take up to an hour to drain properly. Many attendance records have been set at the stadium. In 1992 the Rainbows drew their onemillionth fan and set an N C A A record for attendance, with 208,378 tickets issued. T h e University of Hawaii was the first school to break the 200,000 mark for season attendance.The Rainbows welcomed their two-millionth fan to the stadium in 1998.

T h e U H - H i l o Vulcans and Hawaii Pacific University Sea Warriors are Hawaii's other two collegiate programs. T h e baseball team coached by Joey Estrella is the only N C A A Division I program at U H - H i l o . H e started the Vulcan program in 1977. Estrella led the Vulcans to three N A I A World Series before their move to the N C A A in 1995. His 1997 team made history by winning their first series against the Rainbows. Joey, a graduate o f St. Joseph High School, played shortstop at U H from 1972 to 1974 and was the first recipient of the prestigious Jack Bonham Award, presented to the R a i n b o w athlete who excels in the areas of academics, community service, and athletic contributions. Hawaii Pacific University organized their first team in 1983. T h e most successful Sea Warrior team was the 1991 squad coached by David Eldredge, which finished fourth at the N A I A World Series with a record o f 30—17. Sea Warrior games are held at Waipahu's historic Hans L'Orange Field. Aiea High School graduate and former Hawaii Pacific pitcher Allan Sato became the Sea Warriors' coach in 1996. Hawaii Pacific joined N C A A Division II competition in 1998.

T H E RECORD BOOK University of Hawaii at Manoa

Les Murakami's Milestone Victories

m

ü $ U H Coach Murakami won his nine-hundredth game the night that Rainbow Stadium drew its one-millionth fan.

Fast Fact:

Year

Win

1972 1977 1979

#1 #100 #200

Opponent BYU University of Nevada Las Vegas St. Mary's

Score 6-5 9-3 7-6 continued

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Year

Win

1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1992 1995 1998

#300 #400 #500 #600 #700 #800 #900 #1,000

Score

Opponent

10-7 12-9 6-5 15-0 8-2 11-3 9-8 6-5

Cal State-Northridge Wichita State Murray State Colorado State BYU Washington UCLA Fresno State

Team Records

Fast Fact: T h e

© ©

R a i n b o w s ' N C A A record w i n n i n g percentage of .821 ( 6 9 - 1 5 ) in 1979 was broken by Wichita States .839 ( 7 3 - 1 4 ) in 1982.

©

Year 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942-1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950

Overall 2-1 5-5 4-7 7-5 2-9 12-5 1-1 8-4 3-11 6-3 1-10 3-6-1 6-4 4-1 No team 9-2 5-6 No team 3-9 No team 3-4 7-4 18-3 22-9 12-6

ou

College

Coach Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum Otto Klum No team Eugene "Luke" Gill Eugene "Luke" Gill No team Tom Kaulukukui No team J. J. Kelly Tom Kaulukukui Tom Kaulukukui Tom Kaulukukui Toku Tanaka continued

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Year

Overall

1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961

8-4 3-7 3-9 3-16 5-14 26-12 27-19-1 12-19 9-19 17-23 12-15

1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

11-9-2 8-13 No team 6-5 12-15 9-20 8-20 9-8 No team 0-4 1-3 1-7 6-11 25-13 29-12 43-13 38-14-1 69-15 60-18 50-16 57-17 47-20 48-22-1 56-31 43-24 45-19 40-21-1 40-27 37-24-1 51-18 49-14 34-25 28-28

College

0 - 1 (Ohio State)

1-0 (Fresno State) 0 - 3 (Oregon State, Stanford, USC)

19-5* 10-5 17-7** 17-7 18-6** 15-9 15-9 21-2** 21-6-1 18-10 17-10-1 22-5** 20-6** 11-13 8-16

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Coach TokuTanaka TokuTanaka Jimmy Asato Dr. Tom Ige TokuTanaka TokuTanaka TokuTanaka TokuTanaka TokuTanaka Henry Tominaga Henry Tominaga Henry Tominaga Jyun Hirota No team Jyun Hirota Henry Tominaga Henry Tominaga Henry Tominaga Dick Kitamura No team Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami Les Murakami continued

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Year

Overall

College

Coach

1995

30-24

12-17

Les Murakami

1996

29-26

12-18

Les Murakami

1997

22-34

14-16

Les Murakami

1998

34-22

12-18

Les Murakami

*2nd in NCAA/WAC Champions/Debuted in WAC **WAC Champions

Baseball All-Americans

Fast Fact:

T h e first R a i n b o w to win

first-team All-American honors was Derek Tat.suno.The year was 1979.

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Year

Name/Position

1978

Derek Tatsuno, pitcher

Award 3rd Team, A A C B C (American Association o f College Baseball Coaches)

1979 1980 1982 1982 1984 1985 1985 1986 1987 1989 1990 1991

Derek Tatsuno, pitcher

1st Team, A A C B C

Colin Tanabe, catcher

1st Team, B B M (Baseball Bul-

Bryan Duquette, pitcher

1st Team, A A C B C , BA (Baseball

Greg Oniate, outfield

3rd Team, A A C B C

Mario Monico, outfield

3rd Team, A A C B C

Mike Campbell, pitcher

3rd Team, B A

Mario Monico, outfield

3rd Team, B A

Joey Vierra, pitcher

3rd Team, B A

Dan Snover, infield

3rd Team, B A

John Matias, designated hitter

3rd Team, A A C B C

Levon Largusa, pitcher

1st Team Freshman, BA

Bill Blanchette, pitcher

1st Team, C B (Collegiate

letin Magazine) America)

Baseball) 2nd Team, B A 3rd Team, A B C A (American Baseball Coaches Association)

1991

Craig Tucker, pitcher

1st Team Freshman, C B

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Year

Name/Position

1992

Scott Karl, pitcher

1993

Franz Yuen, outfield Kenny Harrison, utility

1996

Andrew McNally, pitcher Mark Johnson, pitcher

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Award 2nd Team, BA 2nd Team, CB 2nd Team, ABCA 1 st Team, GTE Academic 1st Team, CBW (College Baseball Writers) 1st Team Freshman, BA preseason, 1st Team, CB 3rd Team, BA

Individual Records: Batting Most Games Season Career

87,Todd Crosby, 1985 278,Thad Reece, 1978-1981

Highest Batting Average Season Career

.417, Greg Oniate, 1981 .367, Mario Monico, 1982-1985

Most At Bats Inning Game Season Career

2, by many 8, Jon Hansen vs. Oregon (5-23-78) 8, Neal Honma and Chris Garnett vs. Lewis-Clark State (3-29-96) 308,Todd Crosby, 1985 990, Rick Bass, 1977-1980

Most Runs Scored Inning Game Season Career

2, by many 6, Dan Snover vs. Colorado State (4—29-87) 99, Rick Bass, 1979 278, Rick Bass, 1977-1980

Most Hits Inning Game Season Career

2, by many 5, by many 113,Thad Reece, 1979 319, Rick Bass, 1977-1980

Most Home Runs Inning Game

2, Mario Monico vs. Utah (5-17-85) 2, Mark McWherter vs. BYU (5-6-88) 3, Jon Hansen vs. UH-Hilo (2-2-79) 3,Wade Mauricio vs. UH-Hilo (2-4-79) continued

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Most Home Runs (continued)

Season Career

3, Mario Monico vs. Utah (5-17-85) 3, Mark McWherter vs. B Y U (5-6-88) 16, Joey Meyer, 1983 30, John Matias, 1985-1989

Most Grand Slam Home Runs Season Career

2, Dan Nyssen 1986 2, Randy Inaba, 1982-1985 2, Dan Nyssen, 1985-1987 2, Keoni Hansen, 1993-1995

Most Runs Batted In Inning

Game Season Career

5, Mario Monico vs. Utah (5-17-85) 5, Steve Morris vs. Cornell (3-26-87) 5, John Matias vs. New Mexico (4-22-: 10, Mario Monico vs. Utah (5-17-85) 78, Mark McWherter, 1989 237, Greg Oniate, 1980-1983

Hitting Streaks Consecutive Games Consecutive Hits Consecutive Times on Base Consecutive H R

25, Dwayne Daughtry, 1990 9, Curt Watanabe vs.Tulane (3-13-76 to 3-16-76) 13, Charles Jackson vs. Hawaii Pacific College and UH-Hilo (2-5-84 to 2-20-84); 13, GregVasquez vs. U S C (2-17-84 to 2-19-84) 3, Mario Monico vs. Utah (5-17-85)

Most Stolen Bases Inning Game Season Career

2, by many 5,Terry Derby vs. Kearney State (3-6-83) 50, Rick Bass, 1979 132, Rick Bass, 1977-1980

Individual Records: Pitching Most Games Season Career

38,JoeyVierra, 1986 79, Ross Hayashi, 1981-1984

Most Relief Appearances Season Career

34,JoeyVierra, 1986 34, Jeff BaH, 1989 68, Jeff Ball, 1987-1990

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13, Craig Tucker, 1991 28, Gene Smith, 1976,1978-1979

Most Complete Games Season

Career

12, Derek Tatsuno, 1979 12, Mike Campbell, 1985 12, Andrew McNally, 1993 34, Derek Tatsuno, 1977-1979

Highest Winning Percentage Season

Career

1.000, Glenn Silva (8-0), 1979 1.000, Chuck Crim (15-0), 1980 1.000, Bruce Walton (9-0), 1982 .870, Derek Tatsuno (40-6), 1977-1979

Perfect Game Career

1, Paul Brown vs. Wyoming (4-15-87)

Most Shutouts Season Career Consecutive Scoreless Innings

4, Derek Tatsuno, 1977 4, Scott Roberts, 1981 10, Derek Tatsuno, 1977-1979 30 2/3, Derek Tatsuno vs.Vanderbilt, BYU, BYU, Gonzaga, Oklahoma, 1977

Most Wins Season Career Consecutive (1 season) Consecutive (2 seasons)

20, Derek Tatsuno, 1979 (NCAA Record) 40, Derek Tatsuno, 1977-1979 17, Derek Tatsuno, 1979 20 Derek Tatsuno, 1978-1979

Lowest Earned Run Average Season Career

0.91, Gerald Ako, 1976 2.00, Gerald Ako, 1974-1977

Most Strikeouts Inning Game Season Career

4, Rocky Ynclan vs. Colorado State (4th inning, 4-1520, Derek Tatsuno vs. Oregon (5-20-78) 234, Derek Tatsuno, 1979 (NCAA Record) 541, Derek Tatsuno, 1977-1979

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Individual Records: Fielding Most Putouts Game

20, T. Bhagwat vs. Cal Poly-Pomona ( 5 - 1 6 - 7 5 ) 20, Dean Hall vs. U S C ( 4 - 7 - 7 7 ) 20, D e a n Hall vs. Oregon ( 5 - 2 3 - 7 9 ) 20, Bill Blanchette vs. California ( 2 - 1 7 - 9 0 )

Season

560, R o n N o m u r a , 1979

Career

2,070, R a n d y Oyama, 1 9 8 4 - 1 9 8 8 ( N C A A R e c o r d )

Most Assists Inning

3, by many

Game

10, Kelsey Isa vs. Stanford ( 2 - 1 5 - 8 6 ) 10, R a n d y Vollmer vs. Arizona ( 2 - 1 - 9 2 ) 10, Sy Farinas vs. Stanford ( 2 - 2 0 - 9 4 ) 10, Jaime Ahu vs. Cal State Sacramento ( 4 - 9 - 9 5 )

Season

272,Todd Crosby, 1985

Career

725,Thad Reece, 1978-1981

Most Errors Inning

2, by many

Game

5, Mark McWherter vs. Stanford ( 2 - 1 4 -

Season

29, Kelsey Isa, 1985

Career

69,Thad Reece, 1978-1981

Most Double Plays Started Game

3, Paul Mize vs. Cal Poly-Pomona ( 3 - 2 6 - 7 5 ) 3, R o b e r t M u h a m m a d vs. Fresno State ( 2 - 2 2 - 8 7 )

Season

24, Eric Tokunaga, 1980 24, GregVasquez, 1981 24, Todd Crosby, 1985 24, Brian Hart, 1988

Career

70, GregVasquez, 1 9 8 1 - 1 9 8 4

Rainbow Easter Tournament Fast Fact:

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q

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T h e R a i n b o w s w o n six o f the

first seven tournaments.

Year

Champion

1975

Hawaii

1976

Hawaii

1977

Hawaii continued

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Champion

1978

Santa Clara

1979

Hawaii

1980

Hawaii

1981

Hawaii

1982

N o tournament

1983

W i c h i t a State

1984

Lewis and Clark State

1985

W i c h i t a State

1986

Georgia Tech

1987

W i c h i t a State

1988

Lewis and Clark State

1989

W i c h i t a State

1990

Hawaii

1991

W i c h i t a State

1992

M e i j i University (Japan)

1993

Hawaii

1994

Hawaii

1995

M e i j i University (Japan)

1996

Hawaii

1997

W i c h i t a State

1998

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1977

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1978

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1979

21-27

J o e y Estrella

1980

25-19

J o e y Estrella

1981

29-11

J o e y Estrella

1982

25-14

J o e y Estrella

1983

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J o e y Estrella

1984

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1985

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1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

27-15 24-21 28-15 28-17-1 21-16 15-17 20-16 15-29-1 11-29 21-26-1 17-28 17-30-1 16-34

Individual Records: Batting Most Games Season Career

52, Lance Suyama, 1985 184, Lance Suyama, 1985-1987,1989

Highest Batting Average Season Career

.423, Guy Oshiro, 1981 .370, Kaha Wong, 1987-1988

Most At Bats Season Career

176, Brolin Burke, 1995 656, Lance Suyama, 1985-1987,1989

Most Runs Scored Season Career

41, Keith Yasui, 1987 126, Guy Oshiro, 1981-1984

Most Hits Season Career

64, Brolin Burke, 1995 217, Lance Suyama, 1985-1987,1989

Most Home Runs Season Career

5, Lance Fukumitsu, 1982 5, Lance Suyama, 1986 10, Lance Suyama, 1985-1987,1989

Most Runs Batted In Season Career

37, Kaha Wong, 1988 100, Lance Suyama, 1985-1987,1989

Coach Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey Joey

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Most Stolen Bases Season Career

25, Ken Morimoto, 1995 48, Aaron Izu, 1991-1994

Individual Records: Pitching Most Games Season Career

19,Tyler Yates, 1996 46, Joe Arakaki, 1982-1985

Most Saves Season Career

6,Tyler Yates, 1995 6, Ken Coyaso, 1993-1994 6, Tyler Yates, 1995

Most Victories Season Career

11, Derek Diaz, 1983 20, Joe Arakaki, 1982-1985

Lowest Earned Run Average Season Career

1.25, Joey Vierra, 1983 1.67, James Ballao, 1987-1990

Most Strikeouts Season Career

123, Derek Diaz, 1983 211, Derek Diaz, 1981-1983

Individual Records: Fielding Most Putouts Season Career

376, Eric Tanigawa, 1995 854, Eric Tanigawa, 1991,1993-1995

Most Assists Season Career

135, Guy Oshiro, 1984 340, Kelly Robinson, 1986-1989

Most Errors Season Career

19, Ken Coyaso, 1992 55, Ken Coyaso, 1992-1995

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Hawaii Pacific University Team Records Fast Fact: T h e Sea Warriors won the first game in school history, an 11-0 shutout of Biola in the 1983 season opener. fell & & ir Year

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1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

14-21 17-32 31-28 25-16 24-16 20-22 19-24 24-21 30-17 26-12 32-10 13-19 21-19 11-23-1 21-16 15-17

Coach Pat Kuniyoshi Pat Kuniyoshi Pat Kuniyoshi Pat Kuniyoshi Pat Kuniyoshi Pat Kuniyoshi Pat Kuniyoshi David Eldredge David Eldredge David Eldredge David Eldredge David Eldredge David Eldredge Allan Sato Allan Sato Allan Sato

NAIA All-Americans Year 1985 1986 1986 1989 1989 1990 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993

Name Les Akeo, infield Les Akeo, shortstop Jon Dias, infield Mike DeKneef, infield Mike House, infield Albert Cardona, pitcher Andre Goulart, outfield Brad Buenconsejo, pitcher Lyle Shimazu, D H Ben Agbayani, outfield Nathan Trosky, outfield

Award HM 2nd Team HM HM HM HM HM HM HM 1 st Team HM

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Individual Records: Batting Most Games Season Career

54, Les Akeo, 1985 174, Les Akeo, 1983-1986

Highest Batting Average Season Career

.429 (min. 100 at bats), Mike House, 1989 .381 (min. 200 at bats), Mike DeKneef, 1988-1989

Most At Bats Game Season Career

9, Grant Enomoto vs. La Verne (15 inn., 3-20-93) 162, Les Akeo, 1985 497, Les Akeo, 1983-1986

Most Runs Scored Game Season Career

4, by many 47, Mike DeKneef, 1989 124, Les Akeo, 1983-1986

Most Hits Game Season Career

5, Josh Capello vs. Rockford (3-8-93) 63, Les Akeo, 1985 173, Les Akeo, 1983-1986

Most Home Runs Game Season Career

3, Ronald Young vs. Spring Harbor (5-24—91) 10, Ben Agbayani, 1993 14 J o n Dias, 1984-1987

Longest Hitting Streak Season

12, Eddie Hayashi, 1987 12, Chuck Miske, 1997

Most Runs Batted In Game

Season Career

6, Grant Enomoto vs. Brown (3-23-92) 6, Andre Goulart vs. UH-Hilo (4-26-92) 6, Josh Capello vs. Rockford (3-8-93) 6, Chuck Miske vs.The Masters College (3—15— 44, Mike House, 1989 111, Jon Dias, 1984-1987

Most Stolen Bases Game Season Career

6, Brian Takara vs. Christian Brothers (3-11-93) 37, Ben Agbayani, 1993 82, Ben Agbayani, 1991-1993

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Individual Records: Pitching Most Games Season Career

22, Kevin Fujioka, 1991 57, Daniel Rosado, 1988-1992

Most Relief Appearances Season Career

22, Kevin Fujioka, 1991 57, Kevin Fujioka, 1990-1993

Most Saves Season

Career

5, Mike Nakano, 1985 5, Gordon Ijima, 1987 5, Rodney Garcia, 1993 6, Mike Nakano, 1983-1986

Most Complete Games Season

Career

8, Allan Sato, 1985 8, Albert Cardona, 1990 8, Tommy Kim, 1997 20, Aaron Makishima, 1984-1987

Highest Winning Percentage Season Career

.875 (min. 8 decisions), (7-1) Brad Buenconsejo, 1992 .733 (min. 15 decisions), (22-6) Brad Buenconsejo, 1990-1993

No-Hitter Career

1, Steve Hodges vs. David Lipscomb, 7 inn. (2 above min., 3-17—87)

Most Wins Season Career

8, M a n Sato, 1985 8, Gerrard Gier, 1997 22, Brad Buenconsejo, 1990-1993

Lowest Earned Run Average Season Career

0.55, Kevin Fujioka (49 IP, 3 ER), 1990 1.61, Kevin Fujioka (168.2 IP, 30 ER), 1990-1993

Most Strikeouts Game Season Career

13, Brad Buenconsejo vs. Sonoma State (3-19-92) 67, Brad Buenconsejo, 1992 201, Brad Buenconsejo, 1990-1993

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Individual R e c o r d s : Fielding Most Putouts Game Season Career

20, Ronald Young vs. College of Idaho (20 inn., 4 - 1 3 - 9 0 ) 353, Mike House, 1989 858, Dana Mendoza, 1988-1992

Most Assists Game

11, Les Akeo vs. Lewis and Clark (5—5—85)

Season

11, Scott Maruyama vs. College of Idaho (20 inn., 4 - 1 3 - 9 0 ) 164, Les Akeo, 1985

Career

464, Les Akeo, 1983-1986

Most Errors Game Season Career

5, Les Akeo vs. Gonzaga (5-2-84) 25, Les Akeo, 1984 71, Les Akeo, 1983-1986

H a w a i i ' s NCAA Batting C h a m p i o n

Fast Fact:

In 1977, Punahou graduate Glenn Goya became Hawaii's first and only NCAA Division I batting champion. Goya batted .485 for the Colorado State Rams.

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Glenn Goya

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: U H Sports Media Relations Office Stan Sheriff Center, R o o m 205 1355 Lower Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 Web site: http://uhathletics.hawaii.edu

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Sports Information Office University of Hawaii at Hilo 200 W. Kawili Street Hilo, HI 96720-4091 E-mail: [email protected] Sports Information Office Hawaii Pacific University 1060 Bishop Street, P H Honolulu, HI 96813 Web site: http://www.hpu.edu/sports/sports.html

Baseball Professional

Hawaii welcomed its first professional baseball players in 1888 when the Spalding duo o f Chicago and All-American teams visited the Islands during baseball's first-ever world tour. T h e tour, headed by A. G. Spalding, was described as the "greatest, most successful, and most noteworthy ever attempted in the history o f athletics." Unfortunately, the doubleheader at the Makiki recreation grounds was canceled when their ship, the S.S. Alameda, arrived a day late on Sunday, conflicting with Hawaii's blue laws. T h e statute prohibited "all forms o f Sunday amusement." A m o n g the most disappointed fans was baseball's inventor, Alexander Joy Cartwright. Over a thousand fans signed a petition pleading for the games—and were willing to pay any fines incurred—but Spalding refused to overrule the law. King Kalakaua boosted their spirits by inviting the players to a lavish luau on the Queen's grounds. In attendance were the King, Q u e e n Liliuokalani, and Prince Kawananakoa. They feasted on laulau, sugar-covered poi, fruit, and wine.The evening ended with three hearty cheers for the king, and then the players headed back to the dock where they set sail for Asia. T h e teams returned to America from their five-continent trip in 1889. T h e tour's finale was a banquet held at Delmonico's Restaurant in N e w York. A m o n g the guest speakers was famed author Mark Twain. H e and the other speakers assumed that the teams had played in Hawaii.Twain had arrived in Hawaii in 1866 and knew the Islands well. Incredulous, he said: And these boys have played base ball there!—base ball, which is the very symbol, the outward and visible expression of the drive and push and rush and struggle of the raging, tearing, booming nineteenth century! One cannot realize it, the place and the fact are so incongruous; it's like interrupting a funeral with a circus.Why there's no legitimate point of contact; no possible kinship, between base ball and the Sandwich Islands; base ball is all fact, the islands all sentiment. In base ball you've got to do everything just right or you don't get there; in the islands you've got to do everything just wrong or you can't stay there. You do it wrong to get it right, for if you do it right you get it wrong; there isn't any way to get it right but to do it wrong, and the wronger you do it the righter it is.

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for a two-game series. T h e players were warmly welcomed by the sellout crowd of 2,400. Fans were treated to a superb performance by National League pitcher and future hall o f famer Grover Cleveland Alexander, w h o throtded the Americans 4-2. J o h n Brodie "Honolulu Johnny"Williams became Hawaii's first player in the major leagues that same year when he joined the Detroit Tigers. Williams pitched four games for the Tigers and finished the season with a 0-3 record. Only two other Hawaii players would j o i n the big leagues by statehood in 1959. Maui's Tony R e g o played catcher for the St. Louis Browns in 1924-1925. H e batted .220 in 24 games the first year but lifted his average to .406 in the 1925 season. Henry " P r i n c e " Oana played outfield for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1934 and pitched for the Tigers in 1943 and 1945. T h e Waipahu native hit .238 in six games with the Phillies. H e pitched 20 games for the Tigers in 1943 and compiled a record of 3-2. Oana pitched just four games in 1945 but did not record a decision. J. Ashman Beaven formed the Hawaii Baseball League in 1925. They played at Moiliili Field until 1927 when Beaven opened Honolulu Stadium. Charter members of the league were ethnic teams called the Braves (Portuguese), the Wanderers (Haole), and the Asahi (Japanese), plus teams comprised of Hawaiians, Chinese, and Filipinos. Most of the players came from small ethnic leagues such as the AJA (Americans of Japanese Ancestry) and the Portuguese League. T h e Commercial League, whose talent was drawn from employees of such companies as Mutual Telephone, Oahu Sugar Company, and Honolulu IronWorks, also provided players. O n e of the best known was Kamehameha graduate Johnny Kerr, who played for the Chinese team. In 1934 he became the first person to hit a home run out of Honolulu Stadium, a blast that carried 450 feet over the left-field fence. H B L teams played most of their games in Hawaii, but also made trips to the mainland and Asia. Many league players participated in the exhibitions given by major league teams at Honolulu Stadium from 1930 to 1956. Another group o f major league all-stars sailed to Hawaii in 1931 while enroute to Japan. T h e all-stars featured the immortal N e w York Yankee duo of Babe R u t h and Lou Gehrig and pitching superstar " L e f t y " B o b Grove. Hawaii countered with pitcher Earle KalikolehuaVida. Liko was more than ready. H e pitched five innings o f shutout ball, including a strikeout of R u t h with two men on base. T h e major leaguers then j u m p e d on Hawaii's relievers for a 10-0 win. R u t h and his teammates then traveled to Hilo. T h e major leaguers didn't have a full team, which made Hilo's Tommy Kaulukukui happy.Tommy played in Hilo's Senior Baseball League and was chosen to j o i n the all-stars for one game. H e played shortstop, and R u t h moved to first base. Tommy watched the Bambino launch two home runs as the big leaguers concluded their tour. Kaulukukui later switched to football and in 1935 became the first AllAmerican athlete at U H . Many other all-star teams followed during the 1930s and '40s. R u t h and Gehrig returned to the territory in 1933 aboard the Lurline. T h e Babe started his vacation by calling on Governor Lawrence Judd. H e later visited the Nuuanu Cemetery grave of baseball's founder, Alexander Cartwright. R u t h , who was accompanied by Cartwright's great grandson William Cartwright and Olympic swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku, laid a wreath on the tombstone. H e also found time to sell tickets to his

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golf match at the Waialae Country Club. The Babe was a decent golfer; he shot a three over par 75! Another all-star team invaded the islands in 1934. The major leaguers had more than just Ruth and Gehrig. The team also included New York Nationals pitcher Lefty O'Doul, third baseman Jimmy Foxx of the Philadelphia Athletics, and New York Yankee pitcher Lefty Gomez.Their manager was hall offamer Cornelius "Connie" Mack. There were many professional players stationed with the military in Hawaii during the World War II years. By 1944 The Navy's Central Pacific Area Service League and Fourteenth District League had over 30 major leaguers. Playing in the six-team Central League were the Kaneohe Klippers, who had the New York Giants' "Big Cat" Johnny Mize, and the Aiea Hospital team with Brooklyn Dodger shortstop Pee Wee Reese. In April of that year, New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio arrived in Hawaii and joined six other major leaguers on the Seventh Army Air Force team. DiMaggio and his teammates played their home games at Hickam's Furlong Field. Joltin'Joe's Honolulu debut was a memorable one.The day after his arrival, he ventured to Honolulu Stadium to play against the Navy team. Some 21,000 fans cheered as the Yankee Clipper belted a 435-foot home run that sailed out of the stadium and landed on Isenberg Street. Joe's team lost 6-2, but he had gained a new legion of fans. Five days later the graceful centerfielder outdid himself with a three-run, 450-foot home run that landed in Dreier Manor, the St. Louis College alumni clubhouse. Major leaguers played a vital role during the 11-game championship intraservice series between the Navy and Bomber teams that September. Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds, the first big leaguer to pitch two consecutive no-hitters, joined the Navy All-Stars. The Navy team also hadYankee shortstop Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto, Reese, Mize, and Joe DiMaggio's younger brother Dom. Army couldn't match the well-balanced Navy team and lost eight games. The 1944 Navy championship team was the last of an era. Though all-star Stan Musial and other major leaguers visited Honolulu in 1945, interest had dwindled. Hawaii's baseball fans were adjusting to postwar life. Maui helped revive interest in pro ball by hosting a two-week training camp for the Pacific Coast League's San Francisco Seals in March 1947. Major league all-star teams returned to Hawaii in the 1950s. One such group headed by brothers Joe and Dom DiMaggio, plus second baseman Billy Martin, came to Honolulu Stadium in 1951. They faced a Hawaii squad comprised of military and civilian players. Hawaii's Eddie "Tuck" Correa provided just enough pitching as the islanders surprised Lefty O'Doul's all-stars 8-6. Some of the greatest players in history visited Hawaii during the remainder of the decade. A 1952 group that gave exhibitions on Kauai, Maui, and Oahu included Philadelphia Phillie pitcher Robin Roberts, New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra, and St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Enos Slaughter. Two years later Brooklyn Dodger Duke Snider and New York Yankee pitcher Whitey Ford led a team to another all-star invasion of Oahu and Kauai. The visits of notable players ended in 1955 when the New York Yankees played a five-game exhibition series in Honolulu and Hilo. Outfielder Mickey Mantle suffered from an injured knee, but it didn't matter as New York opened with a 12-1 win over the Hawaii

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R e d Sox at Honolulu Stadium. T h e Yankees added wins later in the week by pitchers D o n Larsen and Whitey Ford. N e w York concluded the series at Hilo's Hoolulu Park by thrashing the Hilo All-Stars 22-2.

MAUI'S GIFT TO JAPANESE BASEBALL Hawaii's first all-star baseball player was Maui's Wally Yonamine.Wally was also an accomplished football player. T h e Farrington High graduate excelled at both sports but initially chose football as a career. T h e halfback started with the San Francisco 49ers in 1947, then played the 1948 season for the Hawaiian Warriors. H e returned to the 49ers, but quit in 1951.Yonamine then moved to Tokyo and joined theYomiuri Giants. H e made history as the first foreigner to play Japanese professional baseball. Wally played center field and introduced a running and hustling style of play. H e batted .354 his first year and developed into the best leadoff hitter in Japanese baseball history. O n e of his teammates was catcher Jun Hirota, a graduate of the University of Hawaii. Wally spent over 40 years in Japan as a player, manager, coach, and executive. His accomplishments include the 1957 Central League MVP, three Central League batting titles, seven all-star selections, and the fifth best career batting average in Japan baseball history, .311. Wally played his last two years with the Chunichi Dragons and retired in 1962. H e managed the Chunichi Dragons to the 1974 Central League pennant and thus ended theYomiuri Giants' record of nine straight titles. Yonamine now lives in Japan. H e owns a pearl salon in Tokyo's R o p p o n g i district that is decorated with sports memorabilia, but he has not forgotten his Hawaii roots. H e gives back to the community through the Wally Yonamine Foundation. Each year the foundation awards a $5,000 scholarship to entering college freshmen w h o meet the following criteria: superior athletic performance, financial need, desire to pursue higher education, and excellent grades. In 1994 Wally became the first American to be inducted into the Japan Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hawaii's first professional baseball franchise came from Sacramento in 1961. Utah businessman Nick Morgan Jr. sold his interest in the Salt Lake City Bees franchise to buy the Sacramento Solons and move them to Honolulu. H o m e field for the new franchise was Honolulu Stadium, which at 25,000 seats was the second largest in the league. T h e franchise needed a new name, so management asked the Honolulu StarBulletin to hold a contest. Some 247 different entries later, a name was chosen. There were plenty of interesting entries. Names submitted included the Brudders, Poi Dogs, Aikanes, Da Guys, Da Kines, Pineapple Heads, and 50 Staters. Morgan preferred the Jets, but was outvoted by club management and members of the press. They chose the Islanders. T h e team's uniform included a symbol of Hawaii, Kamehameha the Great. H o m e uniforms were white with a thin green stripe. A red and gold emblem showing Kamehameha's headpiece and cape appeared above the word Islanders. R o a d uniforms featured green with gold pinstripes.

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The first game in franchise history was held at Honolulu Stadium on April 20, when 6,041 fans turned out for the season opener against the Vancouver Mounties. Six-foot-five-inch Islander pitcher Dave Thies scattered six hits and the Islanders scored in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 4-3 win. Manager Tommy Heath somehow kept the Islanders out of the cellar. They finished sixth in the eight-team league. Outfielder Carlos Bernier won the league batting champion with a .351 average. The Islanders racked up many air miles, as road trips were three weeks long. Islander home stands seemed just as long because visiting teams made only one trip to Hawaii each year. Islander games were not limited to Honolulu Stadium.The team eventually played at eight other sites, including neighbor island games on Maui. Despite initial fan support, the high cost of business almost caused the Islanders to fold in 1963. A group of Honolulu businessmen headed by Chinn H o helped save the team with a public sale of stock. It took the Islanders ten years to reach the playofís, but there were some highlights along the way. The team had a colorful succession of announcers, headed by Ewa Beach's Chuck Leahey. Leahey passed the K G U microphone to Al Michaels in 1970, but not before entertaining Island fans with his storytelling and humor. H e often j o k ingly used the word makapiapia to describe umpires and their "poor vision." In 1962, Stan Palys led the league in home runs with 33, while pitcher Richard Egan notched a league-leading 17 wins. In 1965, veteran player Fred Valentine led the circuit in stolen bases with 58 and batted a strong .324. He also hit 25 home runs and scored a club record 116 runs. His terrific season with the Islanders enabled him to return to the majors at the age of 31. In 1966, Islander first baseman Bob Chance became the first player to hit a home run out of Honolulu Stadium's right field area. His prodigious blast sailed 545 feet, then landed in the parking lot where it rolled another 115 feet before rolling to a stop against a fence.The Islanders had another individual champion in 1967 when outfielder Willie Kirkland led the league in home runs (34) and RBIs (97). Pitcher R o b e r t (Bo) Belinsky made history again in 1968. Belinsky grew up in the Bronx and was nicknamed Bo for Hawaii boxer Bobo Olson. Bo had made a name for himself after a stint with the Los Angeles Angels in 1962. His rookie season with the Angels started out with five straight wins. Included in that streak was the first major league no-hitter in southern California history. Bo pitched his gem on May 1, 1962, beating Steve Barber and the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 at Dodger Stadium, which was the Angels' home before Anaheim built the "Big A " (Anaheim Stadium). H e finished the Islanders' 1963 season with a shutout. In 1968, Belinsky found the no-hit magic again and beat theTacoma Cubs 1-0 in a thrilling finish before a small crowd of 3,577 fans at Honolulu Stadium. Belinsky loaded the bases with two out in the ninth inning. Tacoma's cleanup hitter John Boccabella then hit a long fly to the warning track, but right-fielder Joe Gaines had just enough room and squeezed the ball for the final out. Belinsky s no-hitter was the second in Honolulu Stadium history. Vancouver Mountie left-hander Bob Meyer had pitched a no-hitter against the Islanders just two months earlier. Belinsky returned in 1969 to compile a record of 12-5. His winning percentage of .706 led the league.

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Bo's off-the-field behavior at posh nightclubs in Waikiki and Hollywood, in addition to his romantic links to such women as Mamie Van Doren, Ann-Margaret, Tina Louise, Paulette Goddard (DuPont heiress), Jo Collins (Playboy centerfold), and Jane Weyerhauser (paper product heiress) drew more press coverage than his pitching career. Between Islander games, Bo surfed frequently and played billiards at the Cue and Cushion and other Honolulu billiard parlors. He also acted in a movie. In 1967 he was cast with Bobby Vee and Jackie De Shannon in a title that reflected his lifestyle: "C'Mon, Let's Live a Little." Bo pitched for Philadelphia, Houston, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Cincinnati before his career ended in 1970. He retired in Hawaii. The Islanders had the best record (98-48) in professional baseball for 1970. They won the southern division by 13 games for manager Chuck Tanner, but were swept in the playoffs by Spokane.The Indians were managed by Tommy Lasorda and led by hitter Steve Garvey (.319). Both joined the Los Angeles Dodgers where they won numerous division titles with former PCL players Ron Cey, Davey Lopes,Tom Paciorek, and Charlie Hough.The Islanders led all minor leagues in attendance with an impressive turnstile total of 467, 217. One of Oahu's most enthusiastic baseball fans was Columbia Inn owner Toshi Kaneshiro. He loved the Los Angeles Dodgers, but also supported the Islanders. Toshi sponsored Islanders' broadcasts, but was best known for the Columbia Inn sign over Honolulu Stadium's right-field fence. The sign had a hole in the letter "o." Any Islander who hit a home run through the hole was given $1,000 by Kaneshiro. The first Islander to hit a home run through the "Fine Foods—Top of the Boulevard" sign was Walter "No Neck" Williams in 1968. The Islanders' performance slumped from 1972 to 1974 and attendance dwindled. The 1972 team, which played .500 ball, was the "best" of those years. Fans at Aloha Stadium had little to cheer about, but at least one Islander was married that season. Hawaii pitcher Ralph Garcia and his bride Terri Rivas held their wedding atop Honolulu Stadium's mound. Manager Rocky Bridges walked from the dugout arm and arm with the bride and escorted her to the mound. After the ceremony the happy couple left the field through an archway of crossed Islander bats. Hawaii rebounded to win three straight division titles from 1975 to 1977. Included in the streak were the Islanders' first two PCL pennants. They beat Salt Lake City in both 1975 and 1976. Manager Roy Hartsfield saw his team clinch their first pennant in 1975, in what was to be the last major event held at Honolulu Stadium. The stadium was torn down the following year. The Islanders moved to the newly built 50,000-seat Aloha Stadium for the 1976 season. Their division-winning play helped boost attendance. In 1977 the Islanders set a minor league attendance record when 33,904 fans saw the Albuquerque Dukes beat the Islanders, followed by a Fourth of July fireworks program. The Islanders faded in 1978, but won successive division titles in 1979 and 1980. But Hawaii's seasons ended in the playoffs. Salt Lake City swept them in 1979, and Albuquerque ousted the Islanders in five games the following year. Hawaii had many fine individual performances in 1984. Right-hander Mike Bielecki (19-3) led the league in victories and strikeouts, while Bob Walk (9-5, 2.26 ERA) won the earned run average title. Outfielder Trench Davis led the league with 53 stolen bases. Hawaii's

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Tommy Sandt was voted manager of the year. Unfortunately, Hawaii peaked too soon. The Islanders reached the finals but were eliminated in the three-game series by the Edmonton Trappers. The Islanders claimed their last division title in 1985, but attendance had declined rapidly. The team lost money at Aloha Stadium because they were not allowed to keep money from concessions, parking, or fence ads. Consequendy, Islander management had no incentive to increase business through promotions. In 1986 and 1987 Hawaii finished next to last in the league standings, and further financial losses doomed the franchise.The Islanders' final game was played August 20,1987, and ended in a 5-3 loss to the Portland Beavers. When Mike Yastrzemski flied out to end the game, a remarkable streak had ended. Honolulu Advertiser sportswriter Ferd Borsch had covered all 2,013 home games in the 27-year history of Islander baseball. After the 1987 season, owner Dave Elmore moved the franchise to Colorado Springs where the team became the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. The Islanders are gone, but the players they developed still excel in the major leagues. Two prime examples are Tony Gwynn and Barry Bonds. Gwynn batted .328 for the Islanders in 1982 and has since won eight National League batting tides with the San Diego Padres. Bonds wore the Islander uniform in 1986. He hit .311 for Hawaii before joining the Pittsburgh Pirates. He later played for the San Francisco Giants and developed into one of the game's best all-around players. A number of Hawaii players have had successful careers in the major leagues. Michael Ken-Wai Lum was a baseball and football standout at Roosevelt High School who started his pro baseball career with the Atlanta Braves in 1967. At one point during the 1970s, the Honolulu-born Lum was Hawaii's only professional baseball player. His 16-year career included 12 years with the Atlanta Braves, 3 three years with the Cincinnati Reds, and 1 year with the Chicago Cubs. Lum was a member of the National League champion Reds in 1976 but did not play in the World Series.The Reds swept the New York Yankees 4-0. Former Hawaii resident Chris Chambliss batted .313 for New York. Chris had played for the Jolly Roger team in Honolulu's Puerto Rican Baseball League back in 1970. On July 3,1970, the left-hand-hitting Lum belted three home runs as Atlanta beat the San Diego Padres. Lum's best season was in 1973 when he hit 16 home runs, drove in 82 runs, and batted .294. He played first base and the outfield for the Braves and was one of the National League's best pinch hitters. Mike left the Braves in 1981, second in club history only to Hank Aaron in games played. Two Hawaii players pitched for the New York Mets. Honolulu-born R o n Darling was selected for the 1985 All-Star game. He finished the year 16-6.The following year Darling and Hawaii teammate Sid Fernandez were part of baseball's best pitching staff. New York pitchers Bob Ojeda, Dwight Gooden, Sid Fernandez, and Darling ranked 1-4 in National League winning percentage. Darling finished 1986 with a record of 15-6. The Mets were National League champions and faced the Boston R e d Sox in the World Series. The series was tied at three games apiece when Darling took the mound for the decisive seventh game. R o n gave up three runs, but a standout relief performance by Sid Fernandez preserved the Mets' championship victory. Darling

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pitched five more seasons for the Mets and was traded to the Montreal Expos in 1991. He joined the American League's Oakland Athletics in 1991 and played five seasons before retiring in 1995. Hawaii's most successful player in major league history was Charles Sidney Fernandez IV. Sid grew up in Kailua. He pitched his Kailua team to the state Little League Championship in 1975. In 1980 his family moved to Hawaii Kai before his junior year. He attended Kaiser High School and was an instant success. Sid pitched a no-hitter in his debut and fanned 19 batters. He led the Cougars to the Oahu Interscholastic Association title and capped the year by helping Moiliili's American Legion team win the American Legion championship. Sid returned his senior year to pitch Kaiser to the 1981 state crown. After graduation, Fernandez became the first Hawaii player drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He progressed quickly, moving from rookie status to Triple A baseball in less than a year. He was assigned to the Albuquerque Dukes of the Pacific Coast League and wore number 50 to honor his home state. Fernandez made his Hawaii debut as a pro player in 1982 when he pitched against the Hawaii Islanders at Aloha Stadium. The Islanders beat him twice within five days, but a year later Sid was in the big leagues.The 20-year-old struck out five for the Dodgers in his debut. However, his Dodger career lasted just one season and he was traded to the New York Mets in 1984. Two years later he had the finest season of his career. "El Sid" pitched in the AllStar game and finished the 1986 season 16-6. Fernandez was ranked among the top four National League pitchers for winning percentage (.727), strikeouts (200), and fewest hits (7.09) allowed. Sid was even better in the World Series against the Boston Red Sox with an earned run average ofjust 1.35. Sid's two and one-third shutout innings in the seventh game helped the Mets clinch the World Series crown. Fernandez pitched in the 1987 All-Star game for the National League and earned the save. He finished the year with a record of 12-8. Sid pitched for the Mets until 1994 when he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. He played two seasons each with the Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies before joining the Houston Astros in 1997. Fernandez' sore left elbow limited him to just one game with the Astros. He retired in the first month of the '97 season with 114 major league wins. Another notable major leaguer was Kalani High graduate Lenn Sakata.The righthand-throwing shortstop/second baseman played 11 seasons in the American League. He started his career with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1977, followed by stints with the Baltimore Orioles from 1980 to 1985, the Oakland A's in 1986, and the New York Yankees in 1987. Lenn's best season was in 1982 when he hit 18 doubles and batted .259 for the Orioles. On July 1 of that year, Sakata was replaced at shortstop by a 21-year-old player named Cal Ripken Jr. Ripken had been playing third base. Cal had started a modest streak of consecutive games played back on May 30. Ripken took over at shortstop and eventually broke one of baseball's most intimidating records: the 2,130 consecutive games played by New York Yankee Lou Gehrig. Sakata played in 66 games during the Orioles' championship year of 1983. That year he became the first Hawaii-born player to appear in the World Series. Sakata played second base in the championship series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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T h e formation o f the Hawaii Winter Baseball ( H W B ) League in 1993 brought pro baseball back to the Islands. T h e original teams were the Hilo Stars, Honolulu Sharks, Kauai Emeralds, and the Maui Stingrays. In 1995 the league moved the Emeralds to Waipahu and renamed the team the West Oahu CaneFires. Stingray players Lee Anne Ketcham and Julie Croteau made history as professional baseball's first women players.The two players earned their roster spots as a pitcher and first baseman respectively. O n October 1 5 , 1 9 9 4 , Ketcham pitched one inning as a reliever in the Stingrays' 10-3 loss to the Honolulu Sharks at War Memorial Stadium. League rosters were comprised o f former collegiate players from the University o f Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University, and UH-Hilo, plus mainland and foreign players. Teams played a 54-game schedule from October to December.The league helped prepare many young players for professional leagues in American and Japan. Over 55 players went on to play for major league baseball. Among them was Craig Counsell, who played second base for the Maui Stingrays in 1993 and 1994. Counsell scored the winning run for the Florida Marlins in game seven o f the 1997 World Series. Hawaii fans supported their teams. Attendance jumped 155 percent from the league's inception through 1997, but rising costs were a problem. Hawaii Winter Baseball was the only minor league in America that paid salaries and other expenses. T h e remaining leagues were subsidized by major league baseball. A dispute with major league baseball over the mounting expenses caused Hawaii Winter Baseball to cease operations in February o f 1998. T h e first major league baseball game in Hawaii was held in April o f 1997 when the National League's San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals tangled in a three-game series. Hawaii fans adopted San Diego as the home team and cheered the return o f former Islander Tony Gwynn. T h e series opening doubleheader attracted an Aloha Stadium record baseball crowd o f 3 7 , 3 8 2 . T h e series finale drew another record crowd o f 40,050. Will pro baseball return to Hawaii? T h e question to ask is, W h y not? Major league officials were impressed with the turnstile count and knowledgeable fans. Hawaii offers superb weather during the early months o f the baseball season. W h y should teams lose revenue due to poor weather or postponements during April and May? Hawaii fans would love to see more o f the "Big Show."

T H E R E C O R D BOOK Hawaii Players in the World Series

© ©© F a s t F a c t : Former Honolulu resident Chris Chambliss played first base for the New York Yankees in three straight World Series, from 1976 to 1978.

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Year

Name

1976-•1978 1983 1986 1986 1990

Chris Chambliss Lenn Sakata R o n Darling Sid Fernandez Glenn Braggs

Team New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles N e w York Mets N e w York Mets Cincinnati Reds

Hawaii Islanders Pacific Coast League Team Records 1961-1987

Year Record

Pet.

Finish

1961

68-86-2

.442

6th

1962 1963 1964 1965

77-76-2 81-77-1 60-98 75-72-2

.503 .513 .380 .510

1966

63-84-1

1967

Manager

Home Attendance

Affiliation

165,786

Kansas City As

5th 4th 10 th 6th

Tommy Heath and Bill Werle Irv Noren Irv Noren Bob Lemon George Case

149,737 236,848 154,827 174,699

.429

10 th

George Case

191,367

60-87-1

.408

12 th

Wayne Terwilliger

218,983

1968

78-69

.531

3rd

Bill Adair

255,569

1969 1970

74-72-1 98-48-1

.507 .671

280,477 467,217

1971 1972 1973

73-73 74-74 70-74

.500 .500 .486

375,957 305,873 238,390

San Diego Padres San Diego Padres San Diego Padres

1974 1975

67-77 88-56

.465 .611

4th Chuck Tanner Southern Chuck Tanner Division Champions; lost in playofls to Spokane 4—0 6th Bill Adair 5th Rocky Bridges 5th Rocky Bridges and Roy Hartsfield 6th Roy Hartsfield Western Divi- Roy Hartsfield sion champions; won PCL pennant over Salt Lake City 4-2

Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Angels Washington Senators Washington Senators Washington Senators Chicago White Sox California Angels California Angels

179,633 213,432

San Diego Padres San Diego Padres

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Year

Record

Pet.

Finish

Manager

1976

77-68

.531

1977

79-67

.541

1978 1979

56-82 72-76

.406 .486

1980

79-60

.568

1981

72-65

.526

1982 1983 1984

73-71 72-71 87-53

.507 .503 .621

1985

84-59

.587

1986 1987

65-79 65-75

.451 .464

Western Divi- Roy Hartsfield sion champions; won PCL pennant over Salt Lake City 3-2 Western Divi- Dick Phillips sion champions; lost in playoffs to Phoenix 4—2 9th Dick Phillips 8th;lost in Dick Phillips PCL finals to Salt Lake City 3-0 3rd;lost in Doug Rader PCL finals to Albequerque 3-2 3rd;lost in Doug Rader opening round of playoffs to Tacoma 2—1 5th Doug Rader 5th Tom Trebelhorn Southern Divi- Tom Sandt sion champions; lost in PCL finals to Edmonton 2 - 0 Southern Divi- Tom Sandt sion champions; lost in playoffs to Phoenix 3 - 0 9th Tom Sandt 9th Bob Bailey

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Home Attendance

Affiliation

306,236

San Diego Padres

347,931

San Diego Padres

155,301 176,049

San Diego Padres San Diego Padres

137,778

San Diego Padres

157,918

San Diego Padres

136,876 145,866 144,623

San Diego Padres Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates

134,864

Pittsburgh Pirates

84,614 116,107

Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates

Hawaii islanders Ali-Time All-Star Team © q o F a s t F a c t : In celebration of the Hawaii Islanders' twenty-fifth anniversary in 1985, an all-time all-star team was selected by Honolulu sportswriters. Js Q

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Name B o Belinsky Mike Bielecki

Pitcher Pitcher

Aurelio Monteagudo Dave Tomlin Chuck Vinson

Reliever Reliever First Base Second Base

D o u g Griffin Marty Perez John Werhas

Shortstop Third Base

Carlos Bernier

Outfield Outfield Outfield Catcher

R o d Caspar Fred Valentine R i c k Sweet Winston Llenas

Utility

Islander Managers in the Major Leagues

F a s t F a c t : Former Islander managers won two successive World Series championships in the 1970s. B o b L e m o n skippered the N e w York Yankees to the 1978 title, and C h u c k Tanner guided the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1979 crown.

Name Bill Adair R o y Hartsfield B o b Lemon

©Q i Year

1970 1977-1979 1970-1972

Chicago White Sox (AL) Toronto Blue Jays (AL) Kansas City Athletics (AL)

1977-1978

Chicago White Sox (AL) N e w York Yankees (AL)

1978-1979 1981-1982 D o u g Rader

1983-1985 1986 1989-1991

Chuck Tanner

Tom Trebelhorn

Team/League

1970-1975 1976 1977-1985 1986-1988 1986-1991

N e w York Yankees (AL) Texas Rangers (AL) Chicago White Sox (AL) California Angels (AL) Chicago White Sox (AL) Oakland Athletics (AL) Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) Atlanta Braves (NL) Milwaukee Brewers (AL)

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Hawaii Islanders League Champions: Hitting Batting Average Year

Player

Record

1961

Carlos Bernier

.351

Home Runs Year

Player

Record

1962 1967

Stan Palys. Willie Kirkland

33 34

Runs Batted In Year Player

Record

Willie Kirkland John Werhas

97 90

Year

Name

Record

1965 1970 1975 1981 1984

Fred Valentine Doug Griffin William Almon Alan Wiggins Trench Davis

58 35 33 73 53

1967 1969

Stolen Bases

Hawaii Islanders League Champions: Pitching Most Victories Year

Name

Record

1962 1969 1970 1975 1977 1984 1985

Richard Egan Dennis Bennett Dennis Bennett Gary Ross Mark Wiley Mike Bielecki Bob Walk

17 13 18 16 16 19 16

Highest Winning Percentage Year 1969 1975 1984

Name Bo Belinsky Butch Metzger Mike Bielecki

Win-Loss Record 12-5 15-7 19-3

Percentage .706 .682 .864

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Most Strikeouts Year

Name

Record

1973 1978

Dave Freisleben Steve Mura

1984 1986

Mike Bielecki Robert Patterson

206 158 162 137

Lowest Earned Run Average Year

Name

Record

1971

Jerry Crider

1973 1976

Dave Freisleben Diego Segui

3.29 2.82

1983 1984 1985

Jose D e Leon B o b Walk B o b Walk

1986

David Johnson

3.18 3.04 2.26 2.65 3.17

Hawaii Winter Baseball League Champions Year

Champion

1993 1994

Hilo Stars Kauai Emeralds

1995 1996

Maui Stingrays Maui Stingrays

1997

Honolulu Sharks

Fast Fact:

© ©Q T h e four-team Hawaii Winter

Baseball L e a g u e debuted in 1993. C h a m p i o n s o f the inaugural season were the Hilo Stars.

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Individual Records: Hitting Batting Champion Year

Name

1993 1994

Chad Fonville Hiroki Kokubo D.J. Boston

1995 1996 1997

Team Maui Kauai

Average .336

Brad Fullmer

Honolulu Honolulu

.370 .347 .333

Nobuhiko Matsunaka

West Oahu

.372

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Home Run Champion Year

Name

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Ernie Young David Kennedy Derrick Gibson Gabe Kapler Calvin Pickering Jim Chamblee

Team

Home Runs

Kauai Kauai Maui West Oahu Maui West Oahu

11 13 8 7 10 10

RBI Champion Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Name Ernie Young David Kennedy Preston Wilson Brad Fullmer Nobuhiko Matsunaka

Team Kauai Kauai Maui Honolulu West Oahu

Runs Batted In 37 36 30 41 37

Individual Records: Pitching Lowest Earned Run Average Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Name Joe Ganote Hidekazu Watanabe N o e Najera Masao Teramae Darrin Babineaux

Team

ERA

Honolulu Kauai Honolulu Honolulu Maui

2.04 0.98 1.87 1.50 1.35

Most Wins Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Name Brian Harrison Dukyeoma Ka Hidekazu Watanabe Ryan Hancock Masahiro Sakumoto Keizaburoh Tanoue Paul O'Malley Luther Hackman Keith Evans Shinji Kurano Phillip Grundy

Team

Record

Honolulu Kauai Kauai West Oahu Maui Maui Hilo Maui West Oahu West Oahu West Oahu

5-3 5-3 8-0 5-1 5-0 5-0 4-4 4-3 4-3 4-5 4-3

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Most Strikeouts Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Name Deukyeoma Ka Hidekazu Watanabe JoeyVierra Hideki Okajima Junichi Kawahara

Team Kauai Kauai Maui Honolulu Honolulu

Strikeouts 55 77 59 46 68

Most Saves Year

Name

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

JeffMcCurry Barry Goldman Bryan Wolff Justin Speier Ryan Kohlmeier

Team Kauai Honolulu Honolulu West Oahu Maui

Saves 9 10 8 10 8

Basketball High School

Honolulu-born Luther Halsey Gulick Jr. contributed to the invention of basketball in 1891. Gulick was born in 1865. His parents were missionaries Luther Halsey and Louisa (Lewis) Gulick. Luther's father, who was also born in Hawaii, was secretary of the Hawaiian Board of Missions from 1863 to 1870. Eleven-year-old Gulick moved to Japan with his parents in 1876. He stayed a few years but moved back to America to attend college. He was accepted by Dartmouth but later enrolled at Oberlin College in Ohio. Gulick was a tennis champion at Oberlin and a fine all-around athlete. He graduated from Oberlin in 1886 and that summer became physical director of the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, now known as Springfield College. At Springfield Gulick devised physical fitness courses for instructors, including gymnastics, track, and swimming. He also developed courses in physiology, the history of physical training, and the psychology of play. The latter course encouraged students to create games for confined indoor spaces like gymnasiums. Luther entered New York University in the fall of 1886 and studied medicine, graduating with an M.D. in 1889. After graduation he supported the YMCA, believing that the physical and intellectual self should be developed equally. Gulick invented the YMCA s inverted triangle, which symbolizes the spirit supported by the mind and body. He exhorted association management and staff to follow those principles. In December of 1891 Gulick began looking for a new game to promote physical fitness. His students, who were studying to become physical education instructors or secretaries, had tired of calisthenics. In addition, there was a void between the football and baseball seasons. James Naismith, a former student of Gulick's, had recently become an instructor. Gulick directed him to create an indoor team game for the winter months.The result was basket ball (usually spelled as two words until 1921). One interested student was former Yale football coach Amos Alonzo Stagg. Amos, who relished the role of being a sports pioneer, had enrolled at Springfield a year earlier to try "something new." He reportedly nailed down some half-bushel vegetable baskets for Naismith while different prototypes of the game were tested. Naismith later switched to peach baskets for their greater capacity. Gulick worked with Naismith for several years to revise and improve basketball's 45

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rules. In 1893 Luther chaired the nation's basketball rules organization. Gulick's p h i losophy of creating games appropriate to the ability of players inspired another indoor sport.Two years later, in the same state, volleyball was invented "for people w h o f o u n d basketball too fatiguing." H e continued his professional development by helping f o r m the Athletic League o f t h e Y M C A s of N o r t h America. Gulick left for Brooklyn in 1900 and became medical examiner for N e w York C i t y ' s Y M C A . In 1903 he j o i n e d N e w York's public schools as manager of physical e d ucation. W h i l e there, he introduced the nation's first t w o - m i n u t e exercise program for public schools. Gulick also f o u n d e d the Public Schools Athletic League, w h i c h b e came a nationwide m o d e l for its variety of sports. Meanwhile, he became f o u n d e r and first president of the Playground Association of America. In addition, he was a longtime m e m b e r of the National Recreation Association. In 1908 Gulick became a m e m b e r of the U.S. Olympics C o m m i t t e e for the L o n d o n Games. Luther enjoyed working with children. In 1910 he and his wife Charlotte went to Vermont w h e r e they organized America's first C a m p Fire Girls. T h e Gulicks chose the n a m e " C a m p Fire" to emphasize the importance of community. People w h o learned to make and control fires could thus bring other c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s together in a center of activity. His success with the C a m p Fire Girls inspired h i m to c o f o u n d the Boy Scouts. Luther's 53-year droplet of life ended in 1918, but it was lived to the fullest. H e left b e h i n d impressive contributions to fitness, sports, and children. In 1959, Gulick was enshrined in the Naismith M e m o r i a l Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor. Hawaii's first basketball games were held at the H o n o l u l u Y M C A b e t w e e n classes covering gymnastics and Indian club swinging. T h e D e c e m b e r 3 , 1 8 9 6 , edition of the Hawaiian Star offered this description: A very interesting game is indulged in during an intermission, which is taken for rest and amusement combined. It is basket ball. A small wire basket is fastened to the wall on either end, about twelve feet from the floor. Sides are chosen and each attempt to land a small rubber ball in the goal of the other team. The tactics involved in football are used with the exception that there is no kicking of the ball or tackling of players. Basketball was not an immediate success. T h e following m o n t h the Pacific Commercial Advertiser reported that "Basketball at theY.M.C.A. has dropped into oblivion as of late." However, basketball had e n o u g h supporters to survive and by 1898 was sharing g y m time at t h e Y w i t h handball. T h e r e was a minibasketball b o o m the following year as three teams—namely the R o u g h Riders, the Business M e n , and the U n k n o w n s — were organized at the Y M C A . Girls basketball started the same year. P u n a h o u historians M a r y Charlotte Alexander and Charlotte Peabody D o d g e wrote of y o u n g ladies f r o m the boarding departm e n t , w h o by 1898 "were playing basketball against the girls of the N o r m a l School, or Kamehameha, and sometimes the Priory or the H o n o l u l u H i g h School." T h e first newspaper account of a high school team appeared o n March 27, 1902. A girls team f r o m O a h u College defeated the Y W C A Angels 19-17 at the gymnasium of the Y M C A . T h e game marked the debut of the association team. T h e r e was so m u c h i n terest that a girls league was f o r m e d in 1903 consisting of the association, K a m e -

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hameha, St. Andrews Priory, and Punahou. T h e YMCA's court also hosted men's teams. In 1905 the Diamond Heads, which included E. K. Fernandez, played O a h u school teams at theY. Basketball remained popular on Oahu, but it took five years to reach the neighbor islands.The first game was held on Kamehameha Day in 1907 at the commencement exercises for Paia's Maunaolu Seminary. Using their strength and superior passing ability, the blue-and-white-clad Seminary girls defeated the black-and-orange-garbed Peahi girls 15-4. Mauians liked the sport. T h e Maui News reported that "this game which is the first of the kind ever held on the island, will undoubted arouse considerable enthusiasm in various localities." McKinley High School, St. Louis College, and the College of Hawaii (now U H ) organized the first competition among Island schools in 1915.The informal competitions were so popular that in 1916 the Interscholastic League of Honolulu sanctioned basketball as an official sport. Kamehameha, Punahou, McKinley High, and St. Louis fielded teams. T h e St. Louis Crusaders, coached by Brother Andrew Panzer, won the inaugural tide. Games were played outside on schools' grass courts or at Honolulu's National Guard Armory. Maui hosted the first interisland prep game in 1917. St. Louis made the trip and beat an all-star team 33-11. In 1926 Wailuku hosted Hawaii's first interisland prep cage tournament, which became known as the Territorial Championship. St. Louis w o n and repeated in 1927. A new era began in 1928, w h e n the Fighting Micks of McKinley hired coach Neal Blaisdell. His teams swept the Territorial Championships every year through 1933. Blaisdell's 1928 team, led by Solomon " R e d " R a y m o n d and Soo Sun Kim, was one of the greatest in history. Their season included a 54-0 win over Mid-Pacific at Palama Settlement Gym! Blaisdell was succeeded by Frank Hluboky in 1933. In 1934, Hilo became the first neighbor island team to wear the Territorial crown. T h e Vikings repeated in 1935 and 1936. Hilo-born U n g Soy "Beans" Afook coached the Vikings to ten Territorial Championships in 13 years during the 1930s and '40s. H e had six undefeated teams and compiled an overall record of 193-15. His impressive record includes winning streaks of 53 and 45 games. Afook coached such notable players as guard and playmaker extroadinaire Ah C h e w Goo, A1 Manliguis—who coached many successful teams at Hilo High—and Jimmy Yagi, w h o introduced intercollegiate basketball at U H - H i l o . H e was inducted into the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame in 1979. T h e Hilo Civic Auditorium was renamed Afook-Chinen in 1983 to honor him and Big Island athlete and promoter Richard "Pablo" Chinen. "Coach Beans" died in Hilo on January 16,1991, just one day before Chinen. T h e Roosevelt High R o u g h Riders w o n their first Territorial crown in 1937. McKinley returned as champion in 1938. Coach Frank Hluboky's team contributed to an unprecedented sweep of ILH titles. T h e school also w o n titles in football, track, swimming, and baseball. Their record may never be broken. Hilo regained the crown from 1939 to 1940. Roosevelt came back to win another title in 1941. Play was suspended during World War II. T h e tournament was revived in 1945 and Hilo w o n four straight titles through 1948. St. Louis (1949-1950 and 1953), Baldwin (1951), Farrington (1952 and 1956), and McKinley (1954-1955) w o n the remaining Territorial championships.

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WONG'S WINNING WAYS In 1949, Palama's Walter Wong, w h o at McKinley High was the first prep to play on three consecutive Territorial Championship teams, started his coaching career at St. Louis. H e would compile one of the greatest records in Hawaii's prep basketball history. During a span of 34 years as basketball coach and athletic director, Wong produced 5 State Championships, 9 ILH Championships, 3 Inter-Island Championships, 2 Shrine Championships, and 18 tournament championships. His coaching record was 409 wins and 87 losses for a .825 winning percentage. Between 1966 and 1968, his teams w o n 89 consecutive games.Wong set several coaching firsts. H e won the first State Basketball Tournament in 1957, the first Kamehameha Invitational in 1960, the first Kaimuki Invitational in 1971, and the first St. Anthony's Invitational, also in 1971. Wong participated in 75 championship teams during his career as player and coach. His successful teams were only part of the story. Walter developed not just the athlete, but the character of young men. His players were known for their sportsmanlike conduct, work ethic, and discipline. U p o n his retirement Wong was awarded the St. Louis Plaque of Distinction, the highest honor given by the school.

T h e Territorial championship was replaced by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Tournament in 1957. Walter Wong's St. Louis Crusaders w o n the team title. In fact, basketball was the first H H S A A tournament in history. T h e following year, swimming and tennis championships were added to the H H S A A calendar. In 1958 St. Joseph's school of Hilo became the first neighbor island team to win the championship. St. Louis dominated play during the 1960s. T h e Crusader duo of forward Howie D u n n a m and center Jim Nicholson led their team to three straight titles from 1966 to 1968. Both were prolific scorers, and Howie was ILH league scoring champion in 1967 and 1968. A Honolulu Advertiser article from 1970 called the 6-foot-5-inch D u n nam the "best prep eager of the 1960s." Articles from the Punahou archives show that girls basketball developed steadily during the 1970s. T h e first girls Interscholastic League of Honolulu was formed in April of 1972. Six teams participated: Punahou Blue, Punahou Gold, Kamehameha, Mid-Pacific, Hawaii School for Girls Blue, and Hawaii School for Girls White. Games consisted of eight-minute quarters. Earlene Durrant's officiating class from Laie's Church College provided the officials. Punahou Blue teams coached by Joan Pratt and Donna R a m j u s w o n every title until 1975. T h e first Hawaii High School Athletic Association girls championship was held in May of 1977.The Maryknoll Spartans, led by tournament M V P Sue Scott, beat Punahou 48-39 before a crowd of 1,500 at the Mid-Pacific Gym. Russell Dung's ILH champions capped a perfect season with a record of 17-0. Losing Punahou coach Dave Shoji left basketball behind to direct both the men's and women's volleyball teams at U H . J u s t two years later he coached the Wahine to their first national championship! T h e Punahou boys ruled the state tournament from 1979 to 1981, winning three

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straight titles. Leader of the 1979 squad was Darryl Gabriel, who was named AilAmerican by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. In 1982, the "A" basketball tournament for small schools was terminated. Now all schools of all sizes compete for the single "AA" title. That same year the Iolani Prep Classic debuted. The December event at Iolani gym has ranked among the top three prep tournaments in the country. The 1987 tournament featured the top-two-ranked teams in the country—New Jersey's St. Anthony and New York's Tolentine—in the championship game. However, the tournament had financial problems in the late 1990s due to the withdrawal of corporate sponsors. It will take a combination of community support and corporate dollars to determine whether the Classic will continue toward a twentieth anniversary in 2002. There has been greater parity at the boys state tournament since 1981. The Kailua Surfriders ended Punahou's three-year winning streak, followed by Iolani, Maryknoll, Kalaheo, and St. Louis from 1983 to 1986. University High claimed successive titles in 1987 and 1988. Seven different teams won from 1989 to 1995.The 1991 Hilo Vikings were the last neighbor island team to win the championship. Moanalua's Menehunes have been the most exciting team to watch in recent years. Coach Eddie Maruyama's 1996 and 1997 teams were unseeded at the state tournament, but surprised everyone but themselves by winning successive titles. Menehunes Issac Castro (1996) and R a m sey Williams (1997) were voted tournament MVPs.The 1997 squad must have loved the pressure of close games. Their last three tournament games were wins over Baldwin 46-45, Kalaheo 57-55, and Iolani 58-57! Girls basketball continues to attract more fans each year. The 1996 State Tournament was moved to the U H Special Events Arena, becoming the first prep sport of any kind to be played at the facility. The reward of playing at the Special Events Arena was a terrific incentive for the players. If there is enough fan support and no scheduling conflicts, the girls may be able to hold more tournaments there in the future. Iolani's Erin Stovall made history in April of 1997 by becoming the first Hawaii prep girl to be named to the Parade All-American High School Girls Team. Stovall was named to the second team. That same year she also became the first girl to represent Hawaii at the Nike All-American Girls Basketball Game. ILH teams Iolani and Punahou swept the 1998 state tournament. Mark Mugiishi's Iolani squad won the school's first boys title since 1994. The Punahous girls team, coached by Shelley Fey, repeated as champions, winning their third title in five years.

THE RECORD BOOK

Hawaii High School Athletic Association AA Boys Tournament Records ® ® ® F a s t F a c t : The St. Louis Crusaders were the first school to win three titles in a row (1966-1968). • ® •

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Year

Champion

1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

St. Louis St. Joseph Farrington Farrington St. Louis Kamehameha Kamehameha Hilo Kamehameha St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Radford Punahou Radford Kailua Leilehua Punahou Punahou Kamehameha Radford University Punahou Punahou Punahou Kailua Iolani Maryknoll Kalaheo St. Louis University High University High Radford Punahou Hilo Kamehameha Kaimuki Iolani Kalaheo Moanalua Moanalua Iolani

Coach Walter Wong Walter Victor Robert Ikehara Robert Ikehara Walter Wong Jack Herbertson Jack Herbertson Albert Manlingus Jack Herbertson Walter Wong Walter Wong Walter Wong James Alegre Bud Scott James Alegre Mervin Lopes Richard Townsend Bud Scott Chris McLachlin Jeff Mast James Alegre Claude Hottendorf Chris McLachlin Ray Buck Robin Durand Louis Santos Glenn Young Tony Sellitto Peter Smith Kaipo Spencer Robert Au Darryl Gabriel James Alegre Chris McLachlin Larry Manlingus James Winchester Raymond Fujino Mark Mugiishi Pete Smith Eddie Maruyama Eddie Maruyama Mark Mugiishi

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Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Records

• « © F a s t F a c t : Maryknoll is the only school to win the class A title three years in a row, winning in 1978, 1979, and 1980. T h e boys A basketball tournament was terminated in 1982 and consolidated into the new 12-team format for boys basketball. • • •

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Laupahoehoe Kahuku Nanakuli Kahuku Kahuku Nanakuli Nanakuli St. Anthony Maryknoll Maryknoll Maryknoll Waialua Lahainaluna

Himeo Hayashida Norman Pule Hugh Taufaasau Norman Pule Harry Kahuanui Hugh Taufaasau Hugh Taufaasau Paul Pladera Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto David Almadova Robert Mack

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Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament Records

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Maryknoll Maryknoll Punahou Punahou Punahou University Kahuku University Waiakea Waiakea Iolani Kamehameha Iolani Kamehameha Kamehameha Kamehameha Kamehameha Punahou Iolani Iolani Punahou Punahou

Coach Russell Dung Russell Dung Robin Durand Robin Durand Robin Durand Larry Kanda Harry Kahuanui Nelson Yoshioka Gilbert Tomas Gilbert Tomas Calvin Hashimoto Al Apo Bernie Ching Al Apo Al Apo Al Apo Al Apo Shelley Fey Bernie Ching Bernie Ching Shelley Fey Shelley Fey

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Hawaii H i g h School Athletic Association P.O. B o x 62029 Honolulu, HI 96839 W e b site: h t t p : / / w w w . s p o r t s H I g h . c o m

Basketball College

Hawaii's first college basketball game was held on February 1,1913, when the College of Hawaii rallied to beat McKinley High School 14-13 at the Honolulu YMCA. Hawaii finished their inaugural season 6-1.The Fighting Deans didn't have a team for the 1913-1914 season. Hawaii played mostly high school and YMCA teams for the next two decades. Main prep rivals were Interscholastic League of Honolulu teams Kamehameha, McKinley, St. Louis, and Punahou.The College of Hawaii didn't have basketball teams during the 1917-1918 and 1920-1921 seasons. In 1920 the school was renamed the University of Hawaii and basketball became a varsity sport. Hawaii's nickname changed in 1924 when a rainbow appeared during the football team's 7-0 win over Oregon State at Moiliili Field. Sportswriters renamed the athletic teams the Rainbows. In 1921, the University of Nevada Sagebrushers became the first college basketball team to visit the Islands. The Nevadans topped the Outrigger Canoe Club 21-7 but lost to the National Guard 24-17 at the Armory. Meanwhile, U H forged an 11-5 record for coach Otto "Proc" Klum while playing Island teams such as the Palama Maroons and the Hilo Boarding School Alumni. Coach "Spud" Harrison's team provided the university with its first championship in 1927. The Rainbows eventually became the ninth member of Honolulu's AAU league. Led by MVP Soo Sun Kim and coached by Luke Gill, the squad defeated the All Chinese Athletes (ACA) for the 1931 hoop title. They repeated as champions in 1932. The Rainbows played their first intercollegiate game in 1933 at Honolulu's newly built Civic Auditorium. Japan's Meiji University team was the victim as Hawaii held the visitors to one point in the last three minutes for a 45-40 win. Hawaii's first intercollegiate game against an American team was during the 1937—1938 season. The University of Washington Huskies overpowered the Rainbows 76-24. Hawaii also sponsored the ASUH Senior Basketball League, comprised of club teams that included the Elks, Nuuanu Reds, and Log Cabin Pioneers. League games drew many capacity crowds at the old University gym. Soo Sun Kim, a McKinley graduate and forward for the Matson's, was the league's best shooter. Some of Hawaii's best players made trips to play mainland college teams. In 1937, 53

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Walter Wong and other Hawaii All-Stars traveled to Colorado and other western states. Hawaii gained victories over Western Union College and Trinidad College but lost to the University of N e w Mexico and Las Vegas. Their strongest foe was actually a club team. The nationally ranked Safeway Stores downed the islanders 53-39. Meanwhile, the U H Rainbow team, led by M V P Joe Kaulukukui, garnered the 1939 Territorial AAU crown. Ex-Stanford University star Angelo Enrico " H a n k " Luisetti made his Hawaii debut in March of 1941. The 6-foot-2-inch Luisetti was the world's best "small player." H e invented the one-hand j u m p shot and in 1938 set an N C A A career scoring record of over 1,500 points.The two-time All-American was the first college player to score 50 points in a game. Luisetti averaged an impressive 22 points per game in an era when teams usually combined to score 50 points total! T h e versatile Luisetti played guard, forward, and center. He had turned pro after graduation, but was reinstated as an amateur in 1940. Hank joined a group of University of Oregon players and sailed to Hawaii via the Lurline. H e was buried in leis upon his arrival. T h e following night at the Honolulu Civic Auditorium, Luisetti made his Island debut augmenting the Coca-Cola team; however, the University of Oregon held on for the win 51-50. Coca-Cola player Ah Chew Goo—the "Mandarin Magician"— missed the first game. But the 5-foot-4-inch guard's offensive leadership and pinpoint passing set up Luisetti for 25 points as the Coca-Cola team won the rematch 52-44. The Oregonians rebounded by winning with the identical score over U H , and then routed the Charlie Chans 77-47.The 1941 Territorial championship game concluded the series. Repeating as champions were the Coca-Colas, with a 38-31 win over U H . College hoops were canceled during World War II, but the Rainbows organized a team for Honolulu's Senior League. O n e notable player was Tommy Kaulukukui, who led the Bows against Oahu teams like the Honolulu Police, the Knickerbockers, and the Dragons.The war marked the fourth and last time that U H fans would suffer the loss of basketball. T h e Rainbows resumed play in the 1946-1947 season and in 1947 made their first trip to the mainland. Their eight-game trip started in N e w York's Madison Square Garden against the R e d m e n of St. John's University. The Rainbows, who had built an undefeated record of 21-0 against military and amateur clubs, attracted a sellout crowd of 18,000 fans. Bobby Kau, the Rainbow's 5-foot-6-inch guard, impressed everyone with his dribbling and passing skills, but the R e d m e n overwhelmed Hawaii 80-37. The Rainbows returned home winless. The Rainbows were invited to their first postseason tournament in 1949. After finishing the regular season 21-5, the Rainbows headed to Kansas City for the NAIB tournament hosted by the National Intercollegiate Basketball Association.The level of play rivaled the better-known N C A A tournament. Harry "Clown" Kahuanui scored 19 points, but the Rainbows were eliminated in the first round by the University of N o r t h Dakota 70-53.The loss prompted Hawaii to schedule more college foes for the 1949-1950 season. The Rainbows' longest road trip in team history lasted 13 games through N e w England and the East Coast in 1950. Hawaii lost 12 of those games, but

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Island fans were still loyal. Art Gallons team returned to Honolulu and was treated to a police-escorted motorcade from the airport to the university, where 1,500 students welcomed them home. Two years later in 1952, the team played their first all-intercollegiate schedule. The Rainbows moved into their new 3,800-seat gymnasium in 1958. The Otto (Proc) Klum Gymnasium, named for the former basketball/football coach and athletic director, was dedicated on January 31. Klum was touted as the "Madison Square Garden of the Pacific," though it lacked air conditioning. The Utah University Redskins spoiled the party that night by defeating coach Alvin Saake's Rainbows 66-54.

FROM THE MARINES TO KANSAS: THE RAINBOW CLASSIC R e d Rocha was hired as the Rainbows' coach in 1963. He inherited a program with sparse funding. Scholarships consisted of tuition waivers only. Rocha, along with assistant athletic director Jack Bonham and Pearl Harbor Athletic Director Chuck Leahey, wanted a holiday tournament to boost the basketball program. Leahey arranged for the visiting team's room and board at Pearl Harbor, while Rocha and Bonham organized the rest. The Rainbow Classic was launched and became one of college basketball's greatest tournaments. The beginning was anything but classic. O n opening night at the Honolulu International Center (HIC), the Hawaii Marines downed the Utah State Aggies 94-91. At the game's conclusion Aggie coach Ladell Anderson argued a call at midcourt with a referee. Supervisor of officials James Aiona left the stands and tried to separate the pair, but in turn started arguing with Anderson and punched him in the jaw! The crowd of 5,885 rushed the court and knocked down Aiona, but they were eventually separated from him by players from both teams. Aiona was brought to the first aid station, where he was given a scolding by Honolulu mayor Neal Blaisdell. The rest of tournament went very smoothly, and the Marines won the title with a 69-62 win over the Wisconsin Badgers. Except for the "boxing," the four-day tournament was a big success. Almost 20,000 fans attended the HIC and consolation games at Pearl Harbor's Bloch Arena. The Classic grew in prestige and in 1969 attracted the father and son team of Press and Pete Maravich of Louisiana State University. Coach Press watched his All-American player/son pour in 53 points to lead the Tigers past St. John's 80-70. Pete's remarkable performance boosted his season scoring average over 47 points. In 1974 the Classic became an all-college competition. The Rainbow Classic has attracted college basketball's elite teams during its three-decade history. North Carolina, Duke, Arkansas, UMass, Indiana, Louisville, and Michigan are just a few of the great headliners from years past. Hawaii regained the crown in 1997 when the Rainbows defeated number-two-ranked Kansas 76-65. Rainbow guard Anthony Carter was voted the MVP of the tournament.

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The steady growth of the Rainbow Classic inspired another tournament in 1969: the Aloha Basketball Classic. Thirty-two college all-stars invaded Hawaii, along with famous coaches John Wooden of U C L A , Dean Smith of North Carolina, Lou Carnesecca of St. John's, and Ted Owens of Kansas. The East, West, North, and South teams featured the greatest collection of college talent ever seen in the Islands. J o J o White of Kansas and 12 other players had already been selected in the N B A draft.The Aloha Basketball Classic lasted just a few years, but set the stage for the greatest era in U H basketball history. The Rainbows under coach R e d Rocha had finished the 1969—1970 season with a mediocre record of 6-20. Despite the poor record, U H and the fund-raising group Koa Anuenue provided enough cash for 12 scholarships. The best way to maintain those scholarships was to win consistently. That summer R o c h a recruited outstanding junior college players Jerome Freeman, Bob Nash, A1 Davis, and Dwight Holiday. Those four, combined with returning letterman John Penebacker, created the "Fabulous Five."The Rainbows started the 1970—1971 season with seven straight wins and captured their first Rainbow Classic title with a four-point win over B Y U . Their high-scoring offense and great teamwork gained them new fans. The Fab Fives' popularity spread statewide and sellouts at the 7,791-seat Blaisdell Arena were common. The entire state supported the Rainbows. They finished the season with 23 wins and made their first trip to the National Invitational Tournament. The first game was exciting as the Rainbows squeaked by Oklahoma 88-87 in double overtime. Hawaii's unforgettable season ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to St. Bonaventure. The Rainbows were even better during the 1971—1972 season.They opened by fast breaking to nine straight wins. Two of the victories were over nationally ranked Florida State, including a 30-10 decision when Seminole coach Hugh Durham removed his players from the court to protest his second technical foul.The Seminole sweep vaulted Hawaii into the national rankings for the first time. Manoa s Fabulous Five were ranked number 12 headed into the Rainbow Classic. The Rainbows responded by beating Arizona State 87-77 for their second straight title. Their regular season ended with a record 24 wins and the school's first appearance at the N C A A tournament.Weber State ended the Rainbow's season in the Western Regional with a 91-64 win. The Fabulous Five's terrific season was followed that summer by the arrival of the U.S. Olympic basketball team. Hawaii hosted the team for three weeks as they prepared for the Munich Olympics. Coach Hank Iba's squad practiced at Pearl Harbor's Bloch Arena and included U H recruit Tom Henderson from N e w York City. The Hawaii All-Star team coached by John Tolmie and led by former U H stars Dwight Holiday and A1 Davis provided a training foe for the Olympians. Iba held intensive workouts twice a day. His team did have one night of fun—a trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center, where they were greeted with leis. After the training camp was complete, America's youngest Olympic basketball team in history traveled to Germany. One of the team's strengths was its speed, but Iba didn't let his "thoroughbreds" run fast. His team played a half-court offense that was deliberate and controlled. The team could play fast-break basketball, but was it neces-

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sary? Though the Americans reeled off eight consecutive wins, there were warning signs. Cuba,Yugoslovia, and Puerto Rico had more prolific offenses. The Americans advanced to the gold medal game against the Soviet Union, but "lost" 51-50 in the most controversial game in Olympic history. Russia's slow-tempo offense contained the speedier Americans. The U.S. team was behind the whole game but rallied to take the lead with one second left. Time expired with the Americans leading 50-49, but officials lost control of the game. Apparently the Soviets earlier request for a time out was not honored. R.William Jones, secretary of the International Amateur Basketball Association, jumped out of the stands and ordered the officials to add three seconds to the clock, the same amount of time left when the time out was originally requested. The Soviets then threw a pass the length of the court and scored the "winning" layup. Future Rainbow Tom Henderson led the Americans with nine points, but his team had not played their best basketball. Surprisingly, the Soviets outscored the Americans in the tournament by 97 points. Tom Henderson and his U.S. teammates boycotted the awards ceremony. The U H recruit left his silver medal behind and returned to Hawaii. The addition of Henderson helped the Rainbows to another winning season in 1972-1973, but coach Red Rocha was reassigned to the position of coordinator of statewide athletics for UH. His firing outraged many Hawaii sports fans, but Rocha was replaced by assistant coach Bruce O'Neil.The new coach didn't last long. In December of 1975 O'Neil and four of his players appeared in a television commercial for Cutter Ford. On February 3, 1976, the NCAA ruled the activity as a violation and U H temporarily suspended the players. O'Neil was then reassigned as the assistant athletic director. The NCAA restored the players' eligibility on February 26, but support for the program faded. Twenty-three-year-old assistant coach Rick Pitino, who was the Rainbows' chief recruiter, became head coach. He recorded two wins and four losses during the season's last six games. Pitino wanted to stay in Hawaii but wasn't considered for the job after the season ended. He left the Islands to become an assistant at Syracuse. Pitino's coaching ability wasn't fully revealed during his brief stint in Hawaii. He would eventually gain national prominence as a college coach for the Providence Friars, Kentucky Wildcats, and in 1997, the NBAs Boston Celtics. The University of Hawaii published a report in September 1976 listing irregularities in the basketball program and violations of NCAA rules. The saga ended in May 1977 when the NCAA documented 68 rule violations and placed the basketball program on probation for two years. College basketball grew substantially during the 1970s. The U H Wahine played their first collegiate schedule during the 1974—1975 season, winning two games apiece against UH—Hilo and BYU—Hawaii and losing two games against the University of Alaska-Anchorage. The Chaminade University Silverswords started their program during the 1976-1977 season. That same season, the UH—Hilo men's team coached by Jimmy Yagi made their national debut at the NAIA tournament. The sixteenth-rankedVulcans lost in the second round to Illinois Wesleyan, but still finished

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the season with an outstanding record of 23-3. T h e Vulcans returned to the N A I A tournament two more times in the next three years. In 1978 the Hawaii Pacific C o l lege Sea Warriors and B Y U - H a w a i i Seasiders joined the Vulcans as NAIA teams. T h e Seasiders gained a new h o m e court with the completion of the Cannon Activities Center in 1981. T h e 4,371-seat facility was built at a cost of $5 million. B Y U played their first game there on February 10 in a losing effort against Chaminade, 7461. Ten days later the Seasiders broke their 25-game losing streak against U H - H i l o with a resounding 72-60 win. Chaminade head coach Merv Lopes was hired in 1977 and boosted the program rapidly. In 1978-1979 he took the Silverswords to the N C A A - I I I quarterfinals in just his second year as coach. Chaminade changed affiliation from the N C A A Division III to the N A I A for the 1979-1980 season. T h e university had just 850 students, but Lopes coached winning teams each season. His 1981—1982 squad compiled an impressive mark of 28-3. Merv's 1982—1983 team won 33 games, setting a team record for most wins. T h e first big win came December 17 w h e n the Silverswords upset the University of Hawaii 56-47 at the Blaisdell Arena. Chaminade, ranked number four in the NAIA, was the first small college in Hawaii to beat the Rainbows. T h e stage was set for Chaminade to gain national recognition. Two days before Christmas the Silverswords recorded the greatest upset in college basketball history with a 77-72 win over the number-one-ranked Virginia Cavaliers. T h e Washington Post's Christmas edition called Chaminade "Amazing." A Blaisdell Arena crowd of 3,383 fans saw Chaminade's defense limit 7-foot-4-inch Ail-American center Ralph Sampson to just 12 points. Silversword Tony Randolph guarded Sampson.Tony was 8 inches shorter than Ralph, but knew his game well; they had played against each other as Virginia preps. Randolph played like a man much bigger and scored 19 points against his old high school rival. Chaminade's T i m D u n h a m and Earnest Pettway also scored in double figures as the Silverswords avenged the previous season's 16-point road loss to the Cavaliers. A year later the Chaminade Classic (now known as the Maui Invitational) was born. T h e Silverswords proved the Virginia win wasn't a fluke with an 83-72 win at the Blaisdell Arena over Denny Cram's fourteenth-ranked Louisville Cardinals. Tony Randolph was the hero again, this time scoring 22 points. Chaminade's Patrick Langlois was tournament MVP. Hawaii's other college teams provided plenty of highlights during the decade. T h e Hawaii Loa Mongoose joined Hawaii's basketball scene in 1983 by starting their own N A I A program. T h e Mongoose had their own tournament: the Hawaii Loa College Thanksgiving Classic held at Bloch Arena. John Thompson's defending N C A A champion Georgetown Hoyas, led by 7-foot All-American center Patrick Ewing, won the 1984 tourney. In 1983 the University of Hawaii Wahine were invited to their first postseason tournament. T h e Wahine debuted at the National Women's Invitation Tournament (NWIT) but lost all three games. BYU-Hawaii, after 13 straight losses, recorded their first win over Chaminade in 1984.The crowd of 2,958 was the second largest ever to see a basketball game in the C a n n o n Center. T h e 1984 Chaminade Classic moved to the 2,500-seat Lahaina Civic Center and

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was renamed the M a u i Invitational. A p r i m e attraction was the rematch b e t w e e n C h a m i n a d e and the fifteenth-ranked Louisville Cardinals. T h e i r national ranking didn't faze the Silverswords. Chaminade's M a r k R o d r i g u e s , despite being o f f b a l a n c e and covered by two Louisville players, tossed in a foul line shot with just o n e second left for the 67-65 victory. Just three days later the Silverswords shocked unbeaten and n u m b e r - t h r e e - r a n k e d S o u t h e r n Methodist. T h e r e were last-second heroics again, this time by Keith Whitney, w h o scored f r o m the corner w i t h just o n e second left to erase SMU's o n e - p o i n t lead. T h e w i n gave the Silverswords the invitational championship. T h e Hawaii Pacific College (now Hawaii Pacific University) and U H men's basketball teams have m e t only o n e time: D e c e m b e r 15, 1 9 8 5 . T h e Paul Smith-coached Sea Warriors streaked to a 79-61 w i n in a consolation game of the Early Season Tournam e n t at the Blaisdell Arena. Does this give Hawaii Pacific bragging rights for eternity? T h e greatest upset in the history of Hawaii's small college basketball occurred in 1986. T h e foes were BYU—Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific College in the championship game of the district tournament. T h e winner would earn a trip to the N A I A nationals. Hawaii Pacific was ranked number one in the country, had w o n 16 straight games, had gone through district competition undefeated, and had w o n their previous games against Ted Chidester's team by scores o f 9 7 - 7 4 and 101-82.The third meeting would be different. Hawaii Pacific converted only 60 percent of its free throws and couldn't shake BYU's tough defense. T h e game went to overtime, where the Seasiders h u n g o n to w i n 83-81. BYU's victory sent t h e m to the N A I A national tournament for the first time. BYU—Hawaii e n d e d Hawaii Pacific's playoff hopes again in 1989 by sweeping a t w o - g a m e series o n the Sea Warriors' h o m e court. Freshman guard Jarinn Akana n e t ted five points in overtime to secure the first win. T h e following night Wayne Keys scored with three seconds left to send B Y U to the national t o u r n a m e n t . B Y U had their best national t o u r n a m e n t in 1992, w i n n i n g three games before being eliminated. Six-foot-three-inch guard Barry Hardy, w h o had a vertical leap of 48 inches, later j o i n e d the H a r l e m Globetrotters. T h e U H Wahine basketball program grew to b e c o m e a powerhouse in the Big West Conference. T h e 1989—1990 team was 16-2 in conference and 26-4 overall. In 1990, Wahine Jennifer Kaeo became the first w o m a n basketball player f r o m Hawaii to j o i n the O l y m p i c Festival's women's basketball team. T h a t same year teammate Judy Mosley became the first U H athlete to be n a m e d basketball player of the week by Sports Illustrated magazine. After graduation Mosley established another first. She was the first Wahine to t u r n pro, signing a contract with the C. B. Dora-Goella team in Valencia, Spain. T h e Wahine w o n the first of their back-to-back conference titles in 1992—1993, but there was controversy. T h e y lost in the conference t o u r n a m e n t to U C Santa Barbara 80-77 and—despite a superlative 28-4 record—were snubbed by the N C A A t o u r n a m e n t selection committee! Island basketball fans screamed foul, but the Wahine stayed h o m e . C o a c h Vince Goo's team rebounded f r o m the p o o r decision. In 1996, their final year of Big West Conference play, the Wahine captured the title and qualified for their first trip to the N C A A national tournament. In the fall of 1996 the w o m e n j o i n e d the U H men's basketball team as members of the Western Athletic Conference.

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Tony Sellitto's Hawaii Pacific University team started the 1992-1993 season by merging with the Hawaii Loa basketball program. The Mongoose were gone, but the Sea Warriors were better than ever. Sellitto's team won Hawaii's first national basketball championship with their NAIA title in 1993.The Sea Warriors, who had lost their All-American Roger Huggins the night before due to leg injuries, held off numberone seeded Oklahoma Baptist 88-83 for the win. Most of the games were close. Excluding their victory in the tournament opener, the Sea Warriors won their games by five points or less! Hawaii Pacific's LemarYoung was tournament MVP. Rounding out the team were All-Americans David Smith, James Williams, and all-tournament player Michael Johnson. The Sea Warriors finished their season 30-4. The U H Rainbows won their first Western Athletic Conference title in 1994. The clutch shooting of Trevor Ruffin held off BYU as the Rainbows won 73-66. Coach Riley Wallace called it the "greatest moment in my thirty years of coaching." The win sent the Rainbows on their first trip to the NCAA tournament in 22 years. A day later the Wahine received their official invitation to the tournament, marking the first time in U H basketball history that both the men's and women's programs had qualified. The Rainbows and Wahine moved into the new U H Special Events Arena in the fall of 1994. Inaugural men's and women's basketball games were played on the same night, November 25. The Wahine started things off with a 82-61 win over New Mexico as part of the Wahine Classic Basketball Tournament. A record U H home crowd of 8,771 turned out to see the men's game. Riley Wallace's team beat the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 82-72 as part of the Tip-Off Classic. The Rainbow Classic was held at the U H Special Events Arena for the first time that December. University of Hawaii teams were more popular than ever during the 1997—1998 season.The men's team, led by the backcourt duo of Alika Smith and Anthony Carter and early-season wins over Indiana and Kansas, gained national recognition. The Rainbows finished the regular season 19-7 and were selected by the National Invitational Tournament. Hawaii came within one victory of playing in the semifinals in New York, suffering a narrow loss at home to conference nemesis Fresno State. The best women's team in U H history dominated the Western Athletic Conference. Coach Vince Goo's Wahine finished the regular season 24-2 and won the Pacific Division. WAC All-Star Nani Cockett broke several records and was voted honorable mention All-American. The Wahine season ended in the first round of the NCAA playoffs against eventual semifinalist Arkansas. Hawaii Pacific University and BYU—Hawaii have built winning traditions. Hawaii Pacific University has qualified for the NAIA national tournament every year since 1993, while BYU-Hawaii made appearances in 1991,1996, and 1997. Hawaii Pacific center Juergen "The Terminator" Malbeck was selected NAIA Player of the Year for 1997. College basketball remains very popular in Hawaii. The University of Hawaii plays at the NCAA Division I level. Hawaii Pacific and BYU-Hawaii joined Chaminade and UH-Hilo as NCAA Division II members in 1998. All four teams compete in the Pacific West Conference. Hawaii's basketball fans enjoy plenty of tournaments. The Rainbow Classic and

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M a u i Invitational lead the way, but there are also the R a i n b o w Wahine Classic at the Stan Sheriff C e n t e r and the Big Island Invitational T o u r n a m e n t hosted by U H - H i l o at the Hilo Civic Center. B Y U - H a w a i i hosted their first N C A A sanctioned t o u r n a m e n t in D e c e m b e r of 1998. T h e Pearl H a r b o r Classic, held during the week of Christmas, featured the Michigan State Spartans and six other N C A A Division I teams. Players f r o m each team visited the Arizona M e m o r i a l at Pearl H a r b o r for a wreath-laying cere m o n y before the t o u r n a m e n t .

THE RECORD BOOK Hawaii's College Basketball Teams College/University

Nickname

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Rainbows

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Rainbow Wahine

Hawaii Pacific University

Sea Warriors

BYU-Hawaii

Seasiders

Chaminade University

Silverswords

University of Hawaii at Hilo

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NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference

Rainbow Classic

F a s t F a c t : The University of Hawaii has won the Rainbow Classic four times, capturing titles in 1970,1971,1990, and 1997. U H forfeited the 1973 championship after the NCAA put the team on probation.

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Cannon Center

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Hawaii Marines

1980

Clemson

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Tulsa California

1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972

Houston Santa Clara Yale Hawaii Hawaii North Carolina

1981 1982 1983

Rice North Carolina Southern Methodist

1984 1985 1986

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Purdue (Hawaii forfeited the victory after the N C A A put the

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Georgia Tech Missouri Pittsburgh North Carolina State

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Rainbows on probation) Indiana

1992 1993

Alabama Michigan Louisville

1975 1976

Southern California San Francisco

1994

Arkansas

1977 1978 1979

North Carolina Purdue Illinois

1995 1996 1997 1998

UMass Georgia Hawaii Princeton

Illinois Duke Hawaii

Rainbow Classic Awards: Most Valuable Players and High Scorers from Hawaii Feist Fact:

• •• In 1989 Chris Gaines b e c a m e the

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1965 1968

Terry Dischinger Howard Hassen

1970 1971 1971 1972

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Army Redlanders

High Scorer: 91 pts.

1973 1989

Jerome Freeman B o b Nash John Tolmie Terry Mikan Tom Henderson Chris Gaines

Subpac University of Hawaii University of Hawaii Hawaii Marines Subpac University of Hawaii University of Hawaii

High Scorer: 100 pts. MVP MVP High Scorer: 80 pts. High Scorer: 82 pts. MVP M V P and High Scorer: 67 pts.

1991

Phil Lott

University of Hawaii

1993

Trevor RufFin

University of Hawaii

M V P and High Scorer: 76 pts. High Scorer: 85 pts.

1995 1997

Anthony Harris Anthony Carter

University of Hawaii

High Scorer: 89 pts.

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1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Providence Michigan Vanderbilt Iowa Michigan Missouri Syracuse Michigan State Duke Kentucky Arizona State Villanova Kansas Duke Syracuse

• •• F a s t F a c t : Hosted by Chaminade University, the Maui Invitational is considered one of America's premier tournaments.The tournament's name has changed over the years from the Sflversword Invitational to the Chaminade Classic and finally the Maui Invitational. Chammade's best performance was in the inaugural tournament in 1984. T h e Silverswords lost by only two points, 60-58, as the Providence Friars won the title.

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Record 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-8 2-3 1-3 1-12 0-3 3-5 5-10 8-12 2-14 0-2 3-10 0-4 6-10

Coach Eugene "Luke" Gill Eugene "Luke" Gill Eugene "Luke" Gill Bert Chan Wa Art Gallon Art Gallon Art Gallon Art Gallon A1 Saake A1 Saake A1 Saake Ah Chew Goo Ah Chew Goo Ah Chew Goo A1 Saake A1 Saake continued

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HAWAI'I S P O R T S Record 6-18 5-10 2-10 6-12 2-9 1-11 0-18 3-19 14-8 8-16 6-20 23-5 24-3 16-10 19-9 14-11 11-16 9-18 1-26 10-17 13-14 14-13 17-10 17-11 12-16 10-18 4-24 7-21 4-25 17-13 25-10 16-13 16-12 12-16 18-15 16-13 10-18 21-8 21-9

Coach Al Saake Al Saake Al Saake Al Saake R e d Rocha R e d Rocha R e d Rocha R e d Rocha R e d Rocha R e d Rocha R e d Rocha Red Rocha Red Rocha Red Rocha Bruce O'Neil Bruce O'Neil Bruce O'Neil & Rick Pitino Larry Little Larry Little Larry Little Larry Little Larry Little Larry Litde Larry Little Larry Little Larry Little Frank Arnold Frank Arnold Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace Riley Wallace

Rainbow Basketball Milestone Victories Number # 1 # 100 # 200

Score Hawaii 14, McKinley H.S. 13 Hawaii 50, James Chong Clothiers 33 Hawaii 64, Chinen Service 60

Year 1912-1913 1935-1936 1948-1949 continued

BASKETBALL Number # # # # # #

300 400 500 600 700 800

Score Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii

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79, Loyola Marymount 62 84,Arizona State 68 64, San Jose State 63 80, B Y U 69 73, South Carolina State 67 87, Nebraska 62

1956-1957 1967-1968 1974-1975 1982-1983 1991-1992 1997-1998

Rainbows: Ail-Americans Year 1970-1971 1971-1972 1971-1972

Name

1972-1973

Jerome Freeman Jerome Freeman Bob Nash Tom Henderson

1973-1974

Tom Henderson

1986-1987

Chris Gaines Anthony Harris Anthony Carter

1995-1996 1996-1997

Award 2nd Team UPI (Under Six Feet All-American) 1st Team UPI (Under Six Feet All-American) 3rd Team Basketball News H M Sporting News, NBA Coaches, and Basketball Weekly 1st Team Sporting News, NBA Coaches, Street and Smith's BasketballYearbook, and Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation 4th Team Freshman Basketball Weekly H M Basketball Weekly H M AP John Wooden Award Finalist

Rainbows: individual Records Most Points Game Season

45,Tony Davis vs. CS Los Angeles, 2-6-59 625, Trevor Ruffin, 1993-1994

Career

1,734, Chris Gaines, 1986-1990

Highest Scoring Average Season

23.4, Gavin Smith, 1976-1977

Career

20.0,Tom Henderson, 1972-1974

Most Field Goals Game

18,Tony Davis vs. CS Los Angeles, 2-6-59

Season Career

18, Gavin Smith vs. S W Louisiana, 3-5-77 252, Gavin Smith, 1976-1977 609, Chris Gaines, 1986-1990

Most Field Goals Attempted Game Season

32, Gavin Smith vs. S W Louisiana, 3-5-77 571, Gavin Smith, 1976-1977

Career

1,309, Chris Gaines, 1986-1990

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Highest Field-Goal Percentage Game Season Career

1.000 (10-10) J i m Halm vs. Nebraska, 12-13-67 .595 Justice Sueing, 1995-1996 .564Justice Sueing, 1994-1996

Most Consecutive Field Goals Game

12, Aaron Strayhorn vs. UNLV, 2-12-81

Season

13, Chris Walz vs. UH-Hilo, Illinois-Chicago, Wagner, 12/6-20/90

Most Three-Point Field Goals Game Season Career

10,Trevor Ruffin vs. Louisville, 12-30-93 86, Trevor Ruffin, 1993-1994 161, Alika Smith, 1994-1998

Most Three-Point Field Goals Attempted Game Season Career

14,Tes Whitlock vs. North Carolina, 12-22-94 215,Trevor Ruffin, 1993-1994 422, Alika Smith, 1994-1998

Highest Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage Game Season Career

(min. 5 attempts) .909 (10-11),Trevor Ruffin vs. Louisville, 12-30-93 (min. 50 attempts) .479, Bert Woodard, 1991-1992 (min. 100 attempts) .440, Bert Woodard, 1991-1993

Most Free Throws Game Season Career

19, Chris Gaines vs.Texas A&M (GreatAlaska Shootout), 11-27-89 184, Chris Gaines, 1989-1990 442, Chris Gaines, 1986-1990

Most Free Throws Attempted Game Season Career

24, Harvey Lee vs. Santa Clara, 12-20-54 224,John Penebacker, 1969-1970 582,John Penebacker, 1969-1973

Highest Free-Throw Percentage Game

Season Career

100%, Harvey Harmon (11-11) vs. Southern California, 12-8-65 100% J o h n Penebacker (12-12) vs. Louisville, 12-29-72 100%,Tom Henderson (12-12) vs. Memphis State, 3-2-74 100%, Victor Kelly (13-13) vs. San Jose State, 12-26-74 100%, Chris Gaines (11-11) vs. Southern Illinois, 12-22-89 100%, Anthony Harris (11-11) vs. New Mexico, 2-24-96 .874, Chris Gaines (111-127,28 games), 1987-1988 .848, Chris Gaines (442-521,102 games), 1986-1990

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14, Chris Gaines vs.Texas A&M (Great Alaska Shootout), 11-27-89 28, Reggie Carter, 1975-1976

Most Rebounds Game Season Career

30, Bob Nash vs. Arizona State (Rainbow Classic), 12-30-71 361, Bob Nash, 1971-1972 1,098, Melton Werts, 1973-1976

Highest Rebound Average Season Career

14.4, Bob Nash, 1971-1972 13.6, Bob Nash, 1970-1972

Most Assists Game Season Career

19, Reggie Carter vs. San Francisco, 12-12-75 212, Anthony Carter, 1997-1998 412,Troy Bowe, 1988-1991

Most Turnovers Game Season Career

13, Craig Murray vs. Kentucky, 11-28-87 138, Anthony Carter, 1997-1998 221, William Colston, 1981-1985

Most Steals Game Season Career

9, Tony Webster vs. Air Force, 1-29-83 84,Tom Henderson, 1972-1973 160,Tom Henderson, 1972-1974

Most Blocked Shots Game Season Career

8, Milton Werts vs. U C San Diego, 2-24-73 8,Tony Maroney vs. Utah, 1-12-95 103, Tony Maroney, 1993-1994 173, Tony Maroney, 1993-1995

Most Personal Fouls Season Career

115,Tony Maroney, 1993-1994 340, Melton Werts, 1972-1976

Most Disqualifications Season Career

11, Anthony Jones, 1985-1986 18, Brad Pineau, 1978-1982

Most Minutes Played Game Season Career

53, Tony Webster, William Colston vs. New Mexico 3-3-83 (4 ot) 1,171, Chris Gaines, 1989-1990 3,391, Chris Gaines, 1986-1990

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Rainbow Wahine: Team Records *

® ©

F a s t F a c t : T h e 1995-1996 Rainbow Wahine team won the Big West title in their last year as conference members, joining the Western Athletic Conference for the 1996—1997 season. • • • Year

Record

1974-1975 1975-1976 1976-1977 1977-1978 1978-1979 1979-1980 1980-1981 1981-1982 1982-1983 1983-1984 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1990 1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998

4-2 6-2 4-4 7-6 11-6 9-16 8-15 8-18 18-12 18-11 21-12 12-16 21-7 14-14 20-10 26-4 12-15 25-7 28-4 25-5 6-20 23-6 21-8 24-4

Coach Patsy Dung Patsy Dung Patsy Dung Patsy Dung Milo Griffin Milo Griffin Milo Griffin Milo Griffin Jerry Busone Jerry Busone BiU Nepfel BiU Nepfel Bill Nepfel Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo Vince Goo

Individual Records Most Points Game Season Career

46, Judy Mosley vs. Pacific, 2-20-89 772, Judy Mosley, 1989-1990 2,479,Judy Mosley, 1986-1990

Highest Scoring Average Season Career

26.7, Judy Mosley, 1988-1989 21.8, Judy Mosley, 1986-1990

BASKETBALL Most Field Goals Game Season Career

18, Judy Mosley vs. Pacific, 1 - 2 0 - 8 9 279, Judy Mosley, 1989-1990 901, Judy Mosley, 1986-1990

Most Field Goals Attempted Game Season Career

33, Judy Mosley vs. Fresno State, 2-4—89 570, Judy Mosley, 1988-1989 1,866, Judy Mosley, 1986-1990

Highest Field-Goal Percentage Season Career

.540,Jennifer Hurt, 1992-1993 .519, Bryna Jones, 1983-1987 (336-648)

Most Three-Point Field Goals* Game

Season Career

5,Valerie Agee vs. N e w Mexico State, 3-11-93 5, Nani Cockett vs. Princeton, 12-19-95 5, Nani Cockett vs. San Jose State, 1-7-96 48, Kylie Page, 1997-1998 128, Nani Cockett, 1993-1997

*Three-point records were first set in the 1987-1988 season.

Most Three-Point Field Goals Attempted Game Season Career

11, Nani Cockett vs. Auburn, 3-15-96 112, Nani Cockett, 1995-1996 296, Melarne Azama, 1990-1994

Highest Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage Season Career

.429, Nani Cockett, 1993-1994 .381, Lori Chandler, 1980-1984

Most Rebounds Game Season Career

26, Renee McKnight vs. Utah State, 1978-1979 431 J u d y Mosley, 1989-1990 1,441, Judy Mosley, 1986-1990

Highest Rebound Average Season Career

14.4, Judy Mosley, 1989-1990 12.6,Judy Mosley, 1986-1990

Most Assists Game Season Career

12,Tricia Stringam vs. N e w Mexico State, 3-8-92 161, Melanie Azama, 1992-1993 407, Melanie Azama, 1990-1994

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Most Steals Game Season Career

11,Tondi Redden vs. U C Santa Barbara, 1-21-89 98,Tondi Redden, 1989-1990 289, Nani Cockett, 1993-1997

Most Free Throws Made Game

Season Career

15, Judy Mosley vs. UNLV, 1-13-90, and Fresno State, 2-14-90 15, Tania Brunton vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12-20-95 15, Raylene Howard vs. UNLV, 2-7-98 214,Judy Mosley, 1989-1990 677, Judy Mosley, 1986-1990

Most Free Throws Attempted Game Season Career

20, Judy Mosley vs. Fresno State, 2-14-90 275, Judy Mosley, 1989-1990 874, Judy Mosley, 1986-1990

Highest Free-Throw Percentage Season Career

.920, Dana Takahara, 23-25, 1987-1988 .810, Jenny Kaeo (239-296) 1989-1992, 1993-1994 .844, BJ I toman (119-145), 1995-present

Most Blocked Shots Game Season Career

7, Kim Ladner vs. San Jose State, 1979-1980 48, Nam Cockett, 1996-1997 141, Nani Cockett, 1993-1997

Most Consecutive Free Throws Made Season

31, Lynette Liu, 1984-1985

University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans:Team Records •

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0

F a s t F a c t : J i m m y Yagi coached theVulcans to eight straight w i n n i n g seasons. 9 9 9

Year 1976-1977 1977-1978 1978-1979

Record 23-3 27-5 27-8

Coach JimmyYagi JimmyYagi JimmyYagi continued

BASKETBALL Year 1979-1980 1980-1981 1981-1982 1982-1983 1983-1984 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1990 1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998

Record 29-7 20-11 19-15 24-12 21-13 18-12 12-16 24-11 22-7 18-9 13-18 9-20 13-15 13-13 17-12 10-17 8-19 11-16 10-17

Coach Jimmy Yagi Jimmy Yagi Jimmy Yagi Jimmy Yagi Jimmy Yagi Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Bob Wilson Jim Forkum Jim Forkum Jim Forkum

Vulcans: All-Americans Year 1976-1977 1977-1978 1979-1980 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1989-1990 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994

Name Jay Bartholomew Jay Bartholomew Todd Zirbel John Jones Gene Arceneaux Jim DeGroot Todd Miller Vincent Ray Tony Thomas Trevor Wright Jeff Garner Jeff Garner Fred Crawford

Vulcans: Academic Ail-Americans Year 1986-1987 1987-1988 1989-1990

Name Sean Grey Sean Grey Nelson Wong

Award HM HM HM HM HM 2nd Team HM 2nd Team HM 2nd Team HM 2nd Team 2nd Team

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Vulcans: Individual Records Most Points Game Season Career

42, Marcus Owens vs. Chaminade, 2-10-96 664,Todd Zirbel, 1978-1979 1,214,Todd Zirbel, 1978-1980

Most Three-Point Field Goals Attempted Game Season Career

15, Mick Corkeron vs. Hawaii Pacific, 3-3-90 252, Mick Corkeron, 1989-1990 406, Mick Corkeron, 1989-1991

Most Three-Point Field Goals Game

Season Career

7, Mick Corkeron (4 times) 7, Brian Lewis vs. Drury College, MO, 12-28-88 7, Jamie Carvalho vs. Susquehana, 12-27-96 103, Mick Corkeron, 1989-1990 161, Mick Corkeron, 1989-1991

Most Field Goals Attempted Game

25, Jay Bartholomew vs. Chaminade, 2-3-77 25, Marcus Rogers vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, 1-21-95 25, Marcus Rogers vs. Western New Mexico, 2-16-95

Season Career

466, Pat Fitzgerald, 1978-1979 466,Todd Zirbel, 1978-1979 869, Jay Bartholomew, 1976-1978

Most Field Goals Game Season Career

16, Jay Bartholomew vs. Chaminade, 2-3-77 16,John Q.Jones vs. Hawaii Pacific, 2-5-84 246, Jay Bartholomew, 1977-1978 491, Jay Bartholomew, 1976-1978

Most Free-Throw Attempts Game Season Career

23,Todd Zirbel vs. St. Mary's, CA, 11-27-78 23, Michael Thrower vs. Missouri Western, 11-25-83 241,Todd Zirbel, 1978-1979 479,Todd Zirbel, 1978-1980

Most Free Throws Game Season Career

19, Michael Thrower vs. Missouri Western, 11-25-85 174, Todd Zirbel, 1978-1979 334,Todd Zirbel, 1978-1980

BASKETBALL Most Rebounds Game Season Career

20, Gene Arceneaux vs. Hawaii Pacific, 1-23-86 20, Marcus Owens vs. Hawaii Pacific, 2-10-96 328, Kelly Thomas, 1982-1983 516, Todd Zirbel, 1978-1980

Most Blocked Shots Season Career

76, Merriel Jenkins, 1996-1997 76, Merriel Jenkins, 1996-1997

Most Steals Season Career

70, J i m DeGroot, 1986-1987 101, Tony Thomas, 1987-1989

Hawaii Pacific University Sea Warriors: Team Records e © ® F a s t F a c t : T h e 1 9 9 2 - 1 9 9 3 N A I A C h a m p i o n Sea Warriors were the first team from Hawaii to w i n a national basketball championship. ® « 9

Year

Record

1978-1979 1979-1980

14-13 7-19

1980-1981 1981-1982 1982-1983 1983-1984 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1990 1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998

9-19 6-16 15-17 19-16 27-11 25-8 16-15 19-13 17-16 19-15 20-10 19-12 3 0 - 4 (NAIA Champions) 27-8 25-9 27-6 26-4 22-5

Coach Harry Murai Harry Murai (0-10) Richard Johnson (7—9) Richard Johnson Tom Asinsin Tom Asinsin Paul Smith Paul Smith Paul Smith Paul Smith Paul Smith Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto Tony Sellitto

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Fast Pact: Darryl Houston

(1985-1986) is the

only H P U player to have his jersey retired. His number 22 jersey was retired in 1987.

9 $ •

Year

Award

Name Reno Cook Darryl Houston

HM 1st Team

Willie Preston James Rhodes

3rd Team

1985-1986 1986-1987

Fred Jones

1987-1988 1989-1990 1990-1991 1990-1991 1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993 1992-1993 1992-1993 1993-1994 1993-1994

Fred Jones Hannes Haid Mike Fagundes James Williams Hannes Haid David Smith R o g e r Huggins David Smith James Williams Brian Blackwell Tracey Evans

1993-1994 1994-1995

John Strickland

1984-1985 1985-1986 1985-1986

1994-1995 1995-1996

Tracey Evans John Strickland

1995-1996

Juergen Malbeck Steve Richey

1996-1997 1996-1997 1996-1997 1997-1998 1997-1998 1997-1998

Juergen Malbeck Llewellyn Smalley Steve Richey Shannon Lee J . J . Lucas Llewellyn Smalley

3rd Team HM 3rd Team HM Scholar-athlete HM 2nd Team 2nd Team 1st Team 2nd Team HM HM HM 2nd Team HM 2nd Team 1 st Team HM 1st Team 2nd Team HM HM 3rd Team 2nd Team

Sea Warriors: Individual Records Most Points Half

32, (2nd Half) Brendan Murphy vs. Maryville, 12-22-93

Game Season

49, David Smith vs. Pacific Lutheran, 1-6-92 805,John Strickland, 1993-1994

Career

1,808, Llewellyn Smalley, 1994-1998

Overtime

13, Woody Jones vs. Chaminade, 1-23-88

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20, Fred Jones vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, 1 -23-88

Season Career

319, John Strickland, 1993-1994 661, Llewellyn Smalley, 1994-1998

Most Field Goals Attempted Game Season

29, Michael Johnson vs. Cal. State San Bernadino, 11-20-90 557, Fred Jones, 1986-1987

Career

1,351, Llewellyn Smalley, 1994-1998

Highest Field-Goal Percentage Game

933 (min. 12 att.),Juergen Malbeck vs. Central Washington (14-15),

Season

2-13-97 692 (min. 100 att.),Juergen Malbeck, (220-318) 1996-1997

Career

631 (min. 250 att.),Juergen Malbeck, (574-909) 1994-1997

Most Three-Point Field Goals Game Season

11, Brendan Murphy vs. Maryville, 12-22-93 124, David Smith, 1991-1992

Career

599, Llewellyn Smalley, 1994-1998

Most Three-Point Field Goals Attempted Game

22, Brian Blackwell vs. Hawaii Loa, 3-5-92

Season

261 (made 124), David Smith, 1991-1992

Career

261 (made 102), Brian Blackwell, 1991-1992 502, Brian Blackwell, 1 9 9 1 - 1 9 9 2 , 1 9 9 3 - 1 9 9 4

Highest Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage (since 1986) Game

833, David Smith (8-9) vs. Doane, 12-17-91

Season

475, David Smith, 1991-1992

Career

463, David Smith, 1991-1993

Most Free Throws Game

16, RickWozeniak vs. UH-Hilo, 1-11-83

Season

201, Rick Wozeniak, 1982-1983

Career

394, Rick Wozeniak, 1982-1984

Most Free Throws Attempted Game

18, RickWozeniak vs. UH-Hilo, 1-11-83

Season

18, Roger Huggins, vs. UH-Hilo, 1-18-92 310, John Strickland, 1993-1994

Career

620, John Strickland, 1993-1995

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Highest Free-Throw Percentage Game Season Career

100% (13-13), Darryl Houston vs. Pacific, 12-21-85 .889 (16-18), RickWozeniak vs. UH-Hilo, 1-11-83 .896, Darryl Houston, 1985-1986 .889, Darryl Houston, 1984-1986

Most Consecutive Free Throws Game Season Career

16, Rick Wozeniak vs. UH-Hilo, 1-11-83 36, Darryl Houston, 12-6 to 12-26-86 36, Darryl Houston, 12-6 to 12-26-86

Most Triple Doubles (Points, Rebounds, Assists) Season Career

2, Michael Johnson vs N. Kentucky (26 pts:, 10 rebs., 17 asst.), 12-21-90, and vs. St. Joseph's (23 pts., 14 rebs., 10 asst.), 1-6-91 3, Michael Johnson, 1990-1993

Most Rebounds Game Season Career

21, Eric Brown vs. College of Notre Dame, 1-25-87 21,John Strickland vs. W Washington, 1-13-94 393, John Strickland, 1993-1994 750, James Williams, 1988-1991,1992-1993 750, John Strickland, 1994-1995

Most Offensive Rebounds Game Season Career

11, Michael Johnson vs. Chaminade, 1-12-93 162, John Strickland, 1993-1994 307,John Strickland, 1993-1995

Most Defensive Rebounds Game Season Career

14, Michael Johnson vs. W Washington, 1-13-94 231, John Strickland, 1993-1994 466, James Wilhams, 1988-1993

Most Assists Game Season Career

17, Michael Johnson vs. N. Kentucky, 12-21-90 276,Tracey Evans, 1993-1995 509,Tracey Evans, 1993-1995

Most Turnovers Game Season Career

12, RickWozeniak vs. LSU, 12-22-83 111, Conrad Shidaki, 1979-1980 111, RickWozeniak, 1982-1983 244, Llewellyn Smalley, 1994-1998

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Season

8,Tracey Evans vs. St. Mary's (TX), 11-26-93 8,Tracey Evans vs. Central Washingtion, 1-16—94 8, Shannon Lee vs. Western Washington, 2 - 2 6 - 9 8 113, Tracey Evans, 1993-1994

Career

195, Tracey Evans, 1993-1995

Most Blocked Shots Game Season Career

9, Hannes Haid vs. several 130, Hannes Haid, 1989-1990 233, Hannes Haid, 1989-1991

Most Fouls Season Career

122, Kenny Crawford, 1993-1994 351, James Williams, 1988-1991, 1992-1993

Most Foul Disqualifications Season Career

13, Kenny Crawford, 1993-1994 17, Don Browne, 1982-1984

Most Games Played Season

38, by many, 1984-1985

Career

123, James Williams, 1 9 8 8 - 1 9 9 1 , 1 9 9 2 - 1 9 9 3 123, Llewellyn Smalley, 1994-1998

Brigham Young University-Hawaii Seasiders: Team Records ® ® ® F a s t F a c t : The Seasiders' 1991-1992 team won 28 games and reached the N A I A Final Four. ® ® ®

Year

Record

Coach

1978-1979

11-21

1979-1980 1980-1981

6-20

Ted Chidester

11-13 15-12

Ted Chidester

1981-1982 1982-1983 1983-1984

20-10 23-12

1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987

17-10 16-14 11-14

Dan Smith

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Coach

16-15 24-9

Charles Hess

1988-1989 1989-1990

13-22

Charles Hess

1990-1991

18-12

K e n Wagner

1991-1992

28-7

Ken Wagner

1992-1993

14-16

K e n Wagner

Year 1987-1988

Charles Hess

1993-1994

22-10

Ken Wagner

1994-1995

19-12

Ken Wagner

1995-1996

24-7

Ken Wagner

1996-1997

21-8

Ken Wagner

1997-1998

19-8

Ken Wagner

Seasiders: NAIA All-Americans Fast Fact:

• ©© T h e first Seasider t o e a r n

first-

team h o n o r s was Todd Crow.

© © © Year

Name

Award

1985-1986

R i c k Barker

1991-1992

Todd C r o w

HM 1st Team

1991-1992

David R e e v e s

HM

1992-1993

Alan F r a m p t o n

HM

1993-1994

A n t o n i o Valiengo

HM

1994-1995

Ionatana Enosa

HM

1995-1996

2 n d Team

1995-1996

Ionatana Enosa O m a r Parker

1996-1997

Ionatana Enosa

1st Team

1996-1997

Paulasi Matavao

HM

1997-1998

David Evans

3rd Team

HM

Seasiders: NAIA Scholar-Athletes Year 1984-1984

Name Elijah Jackson

1983-1984

R o b Nielson

1988-1989

B r u c e Koelliker

1989-1990

David Reeves

1990-1991

David Reeves

1991-1992

Kamjarman

1991-1992

David R e e v e s

1991-1992

JeffShumway continued

BASKETBALL Year 1992-1993 1992-1993 1993-1994

Name Alan Frampton Antonio Valiengo Walter Roese

Seasiders: individual Records Most Points Game Season Career

43, Wayne Keys vs. Central State, 12-17-88 754, Wayne Keys, 1989-1990 1,745, Rick Barker, 1983-1987

Most Field Goals Game Season

18, Wayne Keys vs. Central State, 12-17-88 261, Wayne Keys, 1989-1990

Most Three-Point Field Goals Game Season

8, Antonio Valiengo vs. Chaminade, 2-25-94 101, Wayne Keys, 1989-1990

Most Free Throws Game Season

18, Prop Abram vs. Drury, 1-8-82 171, Bruce Koelliker, 1988-1989

Most Rebounds Game Season Career

22, Ionatana Enosa vs. Hawaii Pacific, 2-22-95 411, Bruce Koelliker, 1988-1989 931, Bruce Koelliker, 1986-1989,1990-1991

Most Assists Game Season Career

15, Robbie Nielson vs. William Jewell, 11-27-82 216, Wayne Keys, 1988-1989 422, Wayne Keys 1987-1990

Most Blocks Game Season Career

8, Craig Bell vs. Sacramento, 12-2-83 8, Craig Bell vs. Santa Fe, 2-1-84 68, Craig Bell, 1983-1984 153, Ionatana Enosa, 1993-1997

Most Steals Game Season Career

10, Robbie Nielson vs. Warner Pacific, 3-2-83 117, Robbie Nielson, 1982-1983 203, Robbie Nielson, 1982-1984

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Most Games Played Career

123, Nnamdi Okonkwo, 1989-1993

Most Consecutive Games Career

119, Nnamdi Okonkwo, 1989-1993

Chaminade University Silvers words: Team Records • © ® Fast Fact:

M e r v Lopes coached the Silver-

swords to a team record of 33 wins during the 1 9 8 2 - 1 9 8 3 season.

Year 1976-1977 1977-1978 1978-1979 1979-1980 1980-1981 1981-1982 1982-1983 1983-1984 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1990 1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998

Record 14-11 17-11 24-5 17-9 19-11 28-3 33-5 28-7 24-12 14-13 18-13 5-19 10-16 8-18 13-13 14-14 12-16 6-19 12-14 4-22 8-19 12-14

• ® ® Head Coach James Wong Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Merv Lopes Pete Smith Daryl Lauderdale Daryl Lauderdale Daryl Lauderdale Don Doucette Don Doucette Don Doucette A1 Walker A1 Walker

Silvers words: Individual Records Most Points Game Season Career

49, George Gilmore vs. Central Missouri State, 1991-1992 880, George Gilmore, 1991-1992 2,098, Richard Haemsch, 1980-1984

BASKETBALL Highest Scoring Average Season Career

31.4, George Gilmore, 1991-1992 30.0, George Gilmore, 1990-1992

Most Field Goals Game Season Career

19, Tim Dunham vs. Maryville-St. Louis, 1982-1983 325, Tim Dunham, 1982-1983 805, Richard Haenisch, 1980-1984

Most Field Goals Attempted Game Season Career

25,Will Pounds vs. Rose-Hulman 591, Tim Dunham, 1982-1983 1,428, Richard Haenisch, 1980-1984

Highest Field-Goal Percentage Game Season Career

100% (13-13), RoyVfflanova vs. UH-Hilo, 1977-1978 .692, Charles McLemore, 1992-1993 .611 Jasen Strickland, 1980-1984

Most Three-Point Field Goals Game Season Career

6, achieved six times, four by George Gilmore 92, George Gilmore, 1990-1991 174, George Gilmore, 1990-1992

Most Three-Point Attempts Game Season Career

14, George Gilmore vs. Iowa State, 1990-1991 193, George Gilmore, 1990-1991 353, George Gilmore, 1990-1992

Highest Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage Game Season Career

100%, (5-5) Roman Rivera vs. UH-Hilo, 1996-1997 .583, Ryan Wells, 1992-1993 .493, George Gilmore, 1990-1992

Most Free Throws Game Season Career

19, George Gilmore vs. Central Missouri State, 1991-1992 238, George Gilmore, 1991-1992 488, Richard Haenisch, 1980-1984

Most Free Throws Attempted Game Season Career

22, George Gilmore vs. Central Missouri State, 1991-1992 287, George Gilmore, 1991-1992 659, Richard Haenisch, 1980-1984

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Highest Free-Throw Percentage Game

100% (15-15), George Gilmore vs. Grand Canyon, 1990-1991

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.892, George Gilmore, 1990-1991

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.852, George Gilmore, 1990-1992

Most 40-Point Games Season

4, George Gilmore, 1991-1992

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6, George Gilmore, 1990-1992

Most 30-Point Games Season

17, George Gilmore, 1991-1992

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25, George Gilmore, 1990-1992

Most Rebounds Game

20, Will Pounds vs. Lakeland, 1977-1978

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306, Will Pounds, 1976-1977

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1,045, Richard Haenisch, 1980-1984

Highest Rebound Average Season Career

12.2, Will Pounds, 1976-1977 11.2, Will Pounds, 1976-1979

Most Assists Game Season

21, Chico Furtado vs. California Baptist, 1978-1979 265, Mark Rodrigues, 1984-1985

Career

680, Mark Rodrigues, 1980-1985

Most Steals Game

7, Patrick Langlois vs. UH-Hilo, 1983-1984 7, Darnell Clavon vs. Dominican College, 1996—1997

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91, George Gilmore, 1991-1992

Career

222, Richard Haenisch, 1980-84

Most Blocked Shots Game Season

8, Kenroy James vs. Hawaii Pacific, 1988-1990 72, Joachim Jerichow, 1984-1985

Career

172, Kenroy James, 1987-1992

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BASKETBALL Sports Information Office University of Hawaii at Hilo 200 W. Kawili Street Hilo, HI 96720-4091 E-mail: [email protected] Sports Information Office Brigham Young University-Hawaii 55-220 Kulanui Street B Y U H Box 1952 Laie, HI 96762-1294 E-mail: [email protected] Sports Information Office Chaminade University 3140 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 E-mail: [email protected] Sports Information Office Hawaii Pacific University 1060 Bishop Street, #PH Honolulu, HI 96813 Web site: http://www.hpu.edu/sports/sports.html

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Basketball Professional T h e world-famous Harlem Globetrotters were the first professionals to play in Hawaii. Coach Abe Saperstein's team made their debut at Honolulu's Civic Auditorium in April of 1946 against the Coca-Cola Athletic Club.The Cokes were no match for the Trotters, w h o finished their two-game Island visit with a win at Ewa's Tenney Recreation Center. Island players gained revenge the following year w h e n coach Peter K i m s Hawaii All-Stars, led by the scoring of R e d Rocha, broke the Globetrotters' 128-game winning streak with a 44-41 win at the Civic.

HAWAII'S FIRST N B A PLAYER Ephraim " R e d " Rocha, a graduate of Hilo High, was Hawaii's first player to play in the National Basketball Association. T h e towering youngster didn't play in high school, but instead built up his strength gradually. R o c h a attended U H briefly, but after the Rainbows dropped their program he won a scholarship to play at Oregon State in 1945.The 6-foot-9-inch, 185-pound center was an All-Pacific Coast selection for three years in a row and an All-American during his senior season. His professional career started in 1948 with the St. Louis Bombers of the Basketball Association of American (BAA). H e then served stints with the N B A s Baltimore Bullets in 1950-1951 and the Syracuse Nationals from 1951 to 1956. R o c h a ended his career with the Fort Wayne Pistons in 1957. His best season was in 1950-1951, w h e n he averaged 13.1 points and 8 rebounds a game for the Baltimore Bullets. R o c h a and hall of famer Dolph Schayes were teammates on the world champion Syracuse Nationals in 1955. R e d played in two N B A Ail-Star games along with such outstanding players as Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics and A1 McGuire of the N e w York Knicks. After retirement R e d became a coach and from 1958 to 1960 guided the Detroit Pistons to three second-place finishes in the N B A s Western Division. T h e Sporting News chose him as Coach of the Year for the 1957-1958 season.

America's best pro teams visited Hawaii during the 1950s. Next to invade the Islands were the Minneapolis Lakers in 1952. Led by center George Mikan, considered 84

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the best player of his era, the Lakers dominated a group of Hawaii All-Stars 66-49 before a crowd of 5,300 at Bloch Arena. Another special event that year was the return of the Harlem Globetrotters, who were celebrating their silver anniversary. The Trotters concluded their five-month, 51,000-mile world tour at the Civic Auditorium with an easy 75-61 win over their traveling companions, the New York Celtics. Honolulu sports promoter Ralph Yempuku booked the NBA champion Boston Celtics and a group of NBA All-Stars for a four-game series in 1957. The Celtics, coached by R e d Auerbach, were loaded with talent. Center Bill Russell and teammates Bill Sharman and Tommy Heinsohn swept the series and delighted crowds at the Civic and Schofield Barracks Bowl with their speed and balanced attack. The return of the Harlem Globetrotters in 1959 for a four-game series was not just another visit to the Civic.The first game against Ah Chew Goo's All-Stars marked the Hawaii debut of Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain. The first-year globetrotter, who had recently signed for $65,000, overshadowed Hawaii's players. Teammate Meadowlark Lemon took care of the clowning, while Chamberlain excited the crowd with his dunking and defensive play as the Trotters romped to a 68-54 win. Hawaii gained its first professional basketball franchise when the American Basketball League's Hawaii Chiefs debuted in 1961. Harlem Globetrotter owner Abe Saperstein was the ABL commissioner. The league was responsible for many innovations, such as the three-point shot for field goals of 25 feet or more, a 30-second time clock, and widening of the foul line zone from 12 to 18 feet. Honolulu businessman Art Kim and promoter Paul Yempuku brought the Chiefs to Hawaii, though Kim later became the sole owner. R e d Rocha was head coach but his team had only one Hawaii player—former U H guard Allen Young. The Chiefs played most games at the Civic Auditorium but also drifted between Conroy Bowl at Schofield Barracks and Pearl Harbor's Bloch Arena. The eight-team league had its share of unusual nicknames. The Chief's foes included the Pittsburgh Renaissance, Kansas City Steers, Cleveland Pipers, Oakland Oaks, and the Chicago Majors. Hawaii debuted on the road November 7, 1961, with a win over the Washington Tapers 91-76, but the promising start immediately gave way to ten straight losses. The losing streak included the first professional basketball game in Hawaii. On November 24, 1961, the Chicago Majors beat the Chiefs 94-84 before a crowd of 3,149 at the Civic Auditorium. After ten losses, the Chiefs finally won by beating the Majors 116110 the following night, but attendance had already dropped to 1,231. The Chiefs finished their season on March 22, 1962, with a loss to the San Francisco Saints 103-102 and the worst record in the league. Just four months later on July 25,1962, team officials announced that the Chiefs were moving to Long Beach, California. High operating expenses and meager attendance hastened the team's departure. A larger basketball market and the newly constructed Long Beach Arena lured them away and they were renamed the Long Beach Chiefs. The ABL folded in December of 1963 due to financial problems. Pro basketball returned to the Islands in September of 1970 with preseason exhibition games by the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and San Diego Rockets. The three-game series was staged at Honolulu's International Center and

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showcased some of the greatest players in history. Milwaukee center Lew Alcindor made his Hawaii debut and with teammate Oscar the "Big O " Robertson led the Bucks to a series sweep. The sellout crowd of 7,550 also saw Elvin Hayes and the Rockets soar above the Lakers' superstar trio of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Elgin Baylor. Hawaii's second and last pro basketball franchise arrived with the eruption of the Hawaii Volcanos (without the"e") in 1979.The team was owned by Alaskans Jim West Sr. and Tom Reardon. Coach and general manager of the Volcanos was former U H coach Bruce O'Neil. The Volcanos were members of the United States Basketball Association, later renamed the Continental Basketball Association. Hawaii joined the CBA just five months before the season opener, despite the fact that four of the original teams dropped out earlier that year due to financial problems. The Volcanos were members of the Northern Division, which consisted of the Rochester Zeniths, Anchorage-Alaska Northern Knights, and Maine Lumbeijacks. The league also had eastern teams such as the Utica Olympics, the Lehigh Valley Jets, and Lancaster Red Roses in the Southern Division. Red Roses? Did league officials consider geography? At least Pennsylvania fans were happy, even though there was no Eastern Division! The Volcanos should have been called "the Wanderers," as they had no permanent home. Most of their "home" games were played at the Blaisdell Center, but Conroy Bowl, McCabe Gym, Kaimuki High Gym, and other high school venues were also used. Part-time Hawaii resident and NBA hall of famer Wilt Chamberlain held a press conference with team officials on September 11, 1979. The Volcanos supposedly signed Wilt as a player, and he bought 25 percent of the team as well. Even though he was 42, management expected him to play in most of the home games. Chamberlain must have lost interest, because he never did play for the Volcanos. It's not clear whether Chamberlain had actually made a commitment. Wilt certainly didn't need to risk injury. Besides, he had been playing volleyball since 1973 and was commissioner of the International Volleyball Association. These events, the Volcanos' handling of them, and news about the league's financial problems hampered ticket sales and turned away fans. On November 19,1979, the Volcanos made their debut but lost to the AnchorageAlaska Northern Lights 118-117 at Blaisdell Center. A crowd estimated at 750 watched as R o n Davis poured in 46 points for the victors. Former U H forward and "Fabulous Five" player A1 Davis scored six points. The following night the teams moved to Schofield Barracks and played at Conroy Bowl, where the Volcanos won their first game in franchise history by a score of 146-143. A gathering of 250-300 fans saw the Volcanos hang on to win the shootout. In December the team continued to have sparse attendance and thus signed Bob Nash and Dwight Holiday, former members of the U H "Fabulous Five" teams of the early 1970s. Unfortunately, the team's problems were insurmountable. Just two weeks after signing Nash, coach and general manager Bruce O'Neill resigned, citing financial problems. Other employees were also disenchanted and soon quit. The last home game for the Volcanos was held on March 11,1980, when they beat

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the Utica Olympics 138-135 in overtime. The regular season ended 12 days later, but their last-place finish in the Northern Division still qualified them for the playoffs. Hawaii and the Anchorage Northern Lights then split the first four games of the best of five series to set up a winner-take-all match. The Volcanos fell short and lost 132—129, thus ending their season on April 4. On July 25 the Volcanos surprised no one by announcing their departure from Hawaii. The team moved to Billings, Montana, where they were renamed the Billings Volcanos. Their new home court was the 10,500-seat Yellowstone Metra, located on the Billings Fairgrounds. NBA exhibition games returned to the Islands in 1988. Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers trained at U H s Klum Gym and played games against the Portland Trailblazers at Blaisdell Arena. The Lakers must have enjoyed Klum's humidity, as general manager Jerry West chose Hawaii as the team's training headquarters through 1996. Preseason games were a big draw: In 1996 the Lakers attracted a sellout crowd of 10,225 at the U H Special Events Arena as they raced by the Denver Nuggets 111-102. Basketball fans had more NBA stars to gaze at in 1993 when hall of famer Pete Newell brought his Big Man's Camp to Hawaii for the first time. Standing-room crowds of 1,800 at the Kalani High gym saw Los Angeles Lakers' center Shaquille O'Neal, Seattle SuperSonics forward Shawn Kemp, and many other rising stars hone their skills during the five-day camp. The gathering was such a success that Newell revisited Kalani and eventually moved his camp to the U H Special Events Arena in 1996. Women's pro basketball made news in 1997 with the formation of the Women's National Basketball Association. After playing in Spain and other European leagues for seven years, former U H All-American Judy Mosley-McAfee became Hawaii's first player in the WNBA. Mosley played one season for the Sacramento Monarchs. In 1998 she returned to Europe and joined a pro league in Hungary.

Bowling Bowling may be the oldest sport that people still play. Stone bowling balls and pins have been found in ancient Egyptian mummies dating back to 5200 B.C. Bowling existed in Hawaii as early as the 1820s. Alan Daws, in his Honolulu—The First Century: Influences in the Development of the Town to 1876, wrote that one popular bowling establishment of the 1820s was located at Anthony Allen's tavern. T h e Sandwich Island Gazette published advertisements for bowling alleys a decade later. In 1843 H e r m a n Melville, w h o would later gain worldwide acclaim as the author of Moby Dick, worked in a Honolulu bowling alley as a pinsetter. T h o u g h some viewed the sport as a nuisance, bowling remained popular enough through the end of the century. In 1909 two alleys were built at the Palama Settlement. There was a surge of interest in 1917 as the Chinese and other ethnic groups formed teams. Unfortunately, that changed in 1918. At the end of World War I, an influenza epidemic spread throughout the world. Hawaii felt the effect w h e n school classes shrank and popular bowling venues such as t h e Y M C A temporarily closed. In 1937 the first bowling alley of the modern era, the Pla-Mor Recreation, opened in downtown Honolulu on Hotel and Richards Streets on the second floor of a building across from the Army-Navy Y M C A . T h e Pla-Mor was operated by Arthur " P o p " and Adelaide " M o m " Stagbar, the pioneers of bowling in Hawaii. Featuring ten lanes and charging 15 cents a game, the Pla-Mor became the center of bowling on Oahu. T h e sound of pins crashing was heard everyday except on Sunday, w h e n the blue laws took effect. Pla-Mor's regulars would then drive up to Schofield Barracks and bowl for the bargain rate of 5 cents per game. Through the Pla-Mor, the Stagbars promoted bowling throughout the state. They formed Hawaii's first leagues and organized every major competition in the Islands. M o m Stagbar was a great innovator w h o formed and managed the first women's teams, including the Proprietor's Women's Traveling League. She also helped organize the O a h u Women's Bowling Association in 1938. Pop Stagbar also loved boxing and somehow found the time to serve ten years on the Territorial Boxing Commission. A fire raged through the Pla-Mor in 1944, but the Stagbars rebuilt and opened again the following year. Hawaii's first ABC-sanctioned 300 game was recorded there w h e n Wallace KazuoTowata bowled his gem on May 10,1945. His reward was $50. T h e success of the Pla-Mor prompted more bowling alleys to open. O a h u added two other alleys by 1941—the Honolulu Bowling Center and the Waikiki Bowling 88

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Lanes. T h e Waikiki location featured 16 lanes and charged customers by the hour. T h e Waikiki lanes were closed after the attack o n Pearl H a r b o r in December, but resumed operation a few m o n t h s later. After World War II ended, the 442nd C o m b a t Team veterans chose the Waikiki Bowling Lanes for their newly f o r m e d league. As Hawaii's top bowlers continued to improve, they naturally wanted to test t h e m selves against the mainland's best. T h e barrier facing Hawaii's keglers was a rule of the American Bowling Congress (ABC) that prohibited non-Caucasians f r o m c o m p e t i n g in the national championships. In 1948, ten bowlers f r o m the H o n o l u l u Bowling Association flew to the mainland for a 32-day goodwill trip as ambassadors for the sport in the h o p e that the rule would be abolished. Despite their efforts, the A B C still d e nied Hawaii teams entry to the t o u r n a m e n t . T h a t same year, A r t h u r Stagbar, Hawaii's delegate at the national conference in Detroit, proposed that the A B C abolish their rule, but he was shouted d o w n . U p to that time Hawaii's leagues were sanctioned by the A B C , w h o then collected the money, and yet prevented Hawaii bowlers f r o m c o m p e t i n g against America's best. Stagbar returned to Hawaii and suggested that Island bowlers sever their relationship w i t h A B C . M e m b e r s agreed and later in the year Hawaii had its o w n independent association. Editors of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin criticized Hawaii's bowlers for giving u p t o o much, pointing out that despite the n o n Caucasian rule, A B C still offered a wealth of benefits. Some bowlers quit the association because of the media pressure, but eventually the criticism stopped. Despite their n e w association, A r t h u r Stagbar, O a h u Bowling Association (OBA) director H i r o t o Hirashima, and other bowling officials in Hawaii vowed to challenge the A B C rule in the c o m i n g years. O a h u added another n e w alley in 1949 w h e n the 20-lane Kapiolani Bowl opened. Just a m o n t h later Kapiolani was host to an exhibition by world champion A n d y Varipapa, w h o treated the overflow crowd to an amazing array of trick shots. D u r i n g o n e game he faced a spare of 4, 6, 7, and lO.Varipapa solved the problem by bowling two balls simultaneously. His other highlight was having the alley manager stand midway d o w n the lane with feet barely apart. Varipapa then angled the ball perfectly b e t w e e n those legs and knocked d o w n a solitary 7 pin. In September of the same year, Hawaii's marathon bowling record was broken. Eddie Williams of O a h u bowled 37 hours straight at the H o n o l u l u Bowling Center. Williams averaged 177 for 175 games, felled 31,047 pins, rolled the ball over 3,000 times, and had a best game of 255. Eddie walked 23 miles—-just 3 miles short of a marathon. In 1950 the most important development in Hawaii's bowling history occurred. After years of protests f r o m Hawaii's bowling c o m m u n i t y and other various mainland associations, the A B C finally abolished its discriminatory rule preventing n o n - C a u casians f r o m competing in the national t o u r n a m e n t . B u t Hawaii bowlers did not enter until three years later w h e n the nationals were held in Seattle. Forty-nine people made the trip and f o r m e d nine teams—eight civilian and o n e military team of officers f r o m H i c k a m AFB. M o m Stagbar led the two women's teams. T h e Hawaii Tourist Bureau helped spread some aloha by shipping six boxes of paper leis, w h i c h Hawaii bowlers handed out during competition. After the t o u r n a m e n t , Hawaii bowlers Buster Yuen

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and Hiroto Hirashima took a train to the ABC headquarters in Milwaukee and toured the offices. The trip to the nationals was a success. At last, Hawaii's bowlers had been accepted. Hirashima eventually served as the OBA director for over 30 years and in 1995 became the first person from Hawaii to be inducted into the ABC Hall of Fame. Demand for additional bowling alleys continued throughout the 1950s. In 1952 the first subsurface lanes—known as the Aloha Bowling Center—opened downtown on Bethel Street. Customer parking was at street level. A few weeks later the halfmillion-dollar Kaimuki Bowl opened. The demand for new leagues and places to bowl continued. By the middle of the decade Oahu had 8,000 teams and Honolulu ranked as the thirteenth largest city association in America. Both daily newspapers provided regular columns and three pages of league results. In 1954 Oahu had ten bowling centers open to the public: Kapiolani, Kaimuki, Varsity, Honolulu Bowling Center, Pla-Mor, Aloha, Kailua, CHA-3, Wahiawa, and Waikiki. There was a building boom on Oahu the following year as five new centers were planned or opened: Boulevard, Kalihi, Stadium Bowl-O-Drome, Kelly's, and a 24-lane center on King and Alapai. Kelly's featured the first automatic pinsetters in Hawaii. Mom and Pop Stagbar's Stadium Bowl-O-Drome on Isenberg Street was built adjacent to Honolulu Stadium. In fact, the site was originally used as a stock car racing pit. The Stadium Bowl was unique in many ways. Waikiki artist Jacquelyn Anderson painted the entire interior with a Hawaiian motif. She created two huge murals, one on each end of the building. The murals included Hawaiian men and women, taro patches, a sugarcane train, and flowers. The impressive murals were durable, considering the periodic bashings they received when angry bowlers threw the nearest ball in frustration. On shelves above the 24 lanes were Hawaiian decorations handmade by Mrs. Stagbar. Her seemingly endless supply of decorations included hula girls, Hawaiian warriors, volcanoes, hibiscus, and much more. Mrs. Stagbar also displayed her handcrafted kahili. Shaky ceiling fans and analog clocks that exhorted bowlers to "^resh Up with 7up" rounded out the unique atmosphere. Though Honolulu Stadium and the Chunky's restaurant on the corner are long gone, the Stadium Bowl-ODrome is still in business and is a reminder of a different era. Variations of bowling also appeared in the Islands. The Aloha Bowl offered duckpin bowling on selected lanes. Duck pins had rubber bands around the widest part of the pin. Bowlers used 3-pound balls without finger holes, and the 2-pound pins were fatter and shorter than conventional pins. Instead of ten pins, duck-pin bowling usually had six pins as targets. The Stagbars introduced five-pin rubber duck-pin bowling at the Pla-Mor in 1961. Duck-pin bowlers had the choice of Ebonite balls in a rainbow of colors.

RECORD BREAKERS OF YESTERYEAR Hawaii's first 800-plus series was bowled on November 12, 1959. Farrington High grad Atsushi (Fifi) Hasebe broke the barrier at Kapiolani Lanes with his score of 804. His record lasted almost three years before Luke Katekaru scorched the Waialae Bowl

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lanes for a 833. Later that same year Kaimuki H i g h graduate Bones Yamasaki also broke through 800 w i t h an 805. A women's endurance mark was set in 1962 w h e n Maui's Viola Kaholukula bowled for 24 hours as part of a fund-raising effort for the March of Dimes. Kaholukula rolled 56 games, averaged 174, and recorded a best game of 227 during her marathon. A n o t h e r headliner was Honolulu's E d Keopuhiwa, w h o w o n a medal at the A B C championship t o u r n a m e n t in 1966 w i t h his score of 1,861 for nine games.

Bowling in Hawaii peaked in 1962.That year the informative newsletter, the 50th State Bowler, published m o r e news than ever. In 1962 there were 36 bowling centers, including 19 civilian and 17 military. D u r i n g Hawaii's golden years of bowling f r o m the m i d 1950s to the early '60s, many of Oahu's 22 bowling centers were open 24 hours a day. Even the liner Lurline offered bowling to its passengers. T h e rapid construction of so many lanes in the 1950s caused Hawaii to be overbuilt. T h e r e were not enough customers. An example was Kalihi w i t h five bowling alleys totaling 100 lanes, all within a 3-mile radius. T h o u g h O a h u had 25,000 members in the O a h u Bowling Association by 1964, the n u m b e r of bowlers was already declining. Nevertheless, that same year the Interscholastic League of H o n o l u l u added bowling to its list of varsity sports. In 1968 Boulevard Bowl became the first alley in Hawaii to serve liquor. Their liquor license allowed t h e m to serve bowlers d o w n at the lanes, instead of operating a bar elsewhere in the building.This n e w service helped bring in some n e w business, but not enough to save some alleys f r o m closing. T h e following year Love's Bakery team w o n the national title. Members Fifi Hasebe, Brian Sakata, C h a d Maruo, Clifton Kau, and Bones Yamasaki combined to roll a 1,316 game and a 3,791 series at the Waialae Senior O p e n and beat over a million teams across the nation. A n o t h e r highlight at the end of 1969 was the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Hawaiian Invitational Tournament. T h e tournament's finale was held at the Waialae Bowl, t h o u g h Pali Lanes, W i n d w a r d Bowl, C o u n t r y Lanes, and other establishments were used. Hawaii finally had a spot on the PBA tour! T h e next year, 40-year-old Dick Weber, then the PBA's alltime m o n e y w i n n e r and hall of famer, w o n the t o u r n a m e n t over a strong field. T h e first automatic scorers were installed in two O a h u alleys during 1971. T h e Classic Bowling C e n t e r and M a k Bowl were the first in the state to offer such high technology. A n o t h e r first occurred in 1972 w h e n Oahu's Verna M a e C h i n g Kobayashi became Hawaii's first w o m a n professional. T h a t same year marked the first 300 game by an Isle w o m a n . Esme M u n d e n , an employee at Bowling City, toppled every pin there to record the first perfect game in over half a century of women's bowling in Hawaii. H e r game was sanctioned by the Women's International Bowling Congress ( W I B C ) . T w o years later Honolulu's Kiyoshi Kato was featured in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd," w h e n at the A B C national t o u r n a m e n t he followed a mainland bowler's perfect game with one of his own. U p to that time, t w o perfect games in o n e t o u r n a m e n t had occurred only f o u r times in A B C history. Hawaii bowlers competing o n the mainland have c o m p e t e d successfully in a variety of tournaments. Honolulu's Brian Sakata w o n the 1975 National Men's Singles T o u r n a m e n t held in O h i o . In 1979 Honolulu's Alina W o n rolled a 4,730 total to w i n

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the All-America Youth Bowling Championships in Virginia. Kaimuki High graduate Adam Apo won a national amateur bowling championship by winning the Team U S A tournament in Wisconsin in 1989. Apo bested 22,000 bowlers for the title and became the first person from Hawaii to win such an award. T h e following year Apo bowled in Seattle's Goodwill Games. Denise Kalaola ofWaianae finished a respectable fourth in the 1996 U.S. Amateur Championships held in St. Louis. Leeward Bowl was the site o f the best series in Hawaii's bowling history. March 8, 1982, was a night to remember for Campbell High graduate and southpaw Danny Maglangit. He started off with a perfect 300 game, came back with a 277, and finished with a near-perfect 298 for a total o f 875. Hawaii has produced many fine junior bowlers. Among them are the four that have rolled an 800 series. Fourteen-year-old R e e d Kusaka was the youngest when he rolled his 800 in 1987. J o e Yockman Jr. tamed the pins for 803, while R i c k y Armstrong scored 800 by the end o f that year. In 1997 Grant Nakaoka, a McKinley High graduate, bowled an excellent series o f 829. Hawaii has a system o f bowling year-round, with winter leagues (starting after August 1) and summer leagues (starting after March 1 5 ) . T h e system was unique until California and other mainland states copied Hawaii's model to lure business during the hot summer months. T h e year-round schedule may also give bowlers a chance to hear more o f the colorful jargon used at the lanes. There are bedposts (7-10 split), big ears ( 4 - 6 - 7 - 1 0 split), and cheesecakes (lanes that allow easy strikes). How about a dime store or aWoolworth (5-10 split)? O r maybe you've had a tough time at the graveyards (difficult lanes to score on). Don't forget the Three Stooges or Lily ( 5 - 7 - 1 0 split). B y the 1990s, Hawaii also had a weekly television bowling program, thanks to Makakilo resident Frank Beach. Seeing interest in the sport decline locally, Beach created the Hawaii T V Bowling League, a weekly competition televised on K W H E that covers 20 tournaments statewide. Prize money is offered to both men and women. Another highlight o f the '90s was the $200,000 win by Ewa's John Pirtle at the Las Vegas High Rollers Tournament. T h e decade also was the end o f an era, as M o m Stagbar passed away at the age o f 92. Even though her husband had died 28 years earlier, M o m never lost her enthusiasm for the sport. She set a remarkable number o f firsts in Hawaii's bowling history. Among them are: first woman proprietor; first proprietor honored with an article in the nationally distributed magazine, The Bowler; first bowler in Hawaii to be honored with a lifetime membership in the Women's International Bowling Congress; first to start many leagues o f major classification—youth bowling leagues, all-women's bowling league, and league for the blind; first to start bowling clubs that today are the heart o f bowling—clubs for the deaf and mute and high school programs; and first to serve as director o f the American Japanese Bowling Congress program as secretary and later director o f the youth bowling program. In addition, she was honored by the Japanese Citizens League for her contributions in abolishing the Caucasians-only rule that applied to both men and women bowlers. Bowling has also thrived on the neighbor islands, but on a different scale. Wailuku Center was the place to be on Maui. Harry Hayakawa bowled the first Valley Isle 300

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g a m e there in 1940. K a u a i had a 3-lane alley in H a n a p e p e until the K a u a i B o w l i n g C e n t e r o p e n e d their 8-lane center in 1955. T h e following year the 12-lane E c h o Lanes in Eleele were built. In 1967 Clarence Cardinez b o w l e d Kauai's first 3 0 0 g a m e at E c h o . T h e 16-lane Ala M o a n a B o w l in L i h u e — w i t h its f a m o u s sign o f a b o w l i n g ball falling—was also popular, but both alleys closed by 1 9 8 2 . T h e H i l o Lanes o p e n e d in D e c e m b e r o f 1960 with 24 lanes, later e x p a n d e d to 40, and is n o w the largest p u b lic b o w l i n g center in the state. T h e J u l y 29, 1949, edition o f the Lanaian reported the o p e n i n g o f Lanai's b o w l i n g alley. O v e r 150 p e o p l e attended the o p e n i n g — s u c h a large crowd that bowlers were limited to o n e g a m e each. A u t o m a t i c pinsetters were installed in 1966, but the alley lost business and closed ten years later. Hawaii's military has 11 b o w l i n g centers as o f 1997. T h e 46-lane Schofield B a r racks B o w l i n g C e n t e r is the largest in the state and s e c o n d largest in the A r m y system worldwide. B o w l i n g in Hawaii has declined d u e to the high cost o f land and c o m p e t i t i o n for the customers' entertainment dollar. T h e centers o c c u p y valuable land that could b e used for other purposes. First called b o w l i n g alleys, to avoid the derogatory c o n n o t a tion this was changed to b o w l i n g lanes, and later to b o w l i n g centers. Whatever you call the building, the sport h o u s e d within needs support to survive. M a s a t o A o k i , secretary and treasurer o f the O B A , and D o r o t h y A n d e r s o n , secretary and treasurer o f the W O B A , k n o w this well. K o n a w a e n a H i g h graduate A o k i , like many o f his fellow bowlers, wishes for a new b o w l i n g center on O a h u . B o w l i n g may not survive on its o w n , but may generate e n o u g h revenue to survive if housed with other diversions such as m o v i e theaters, v i d e o arcades, and restaurants. T h e neighbor islands' latest record breaker is Hilo's Joslyn Kabalis. In 1998 she b e c a m e the first w o m a n to roll a perfect g a m e o n the B i g Island. Kabalis b o w l e d her 3 0 0 g a m e at the H i l o Lanes.

THE RECORD BOOK O a h u B o w l i n g A s s o c i a t i o n Hall of F a m e 1 1 F a s t F a c t : ToshioYoshida, inducted in 1998, was the first bowler added to the hall of fame in the last five vears.

Name Arthur H. Stagbar Peter D. Laura Francis Sing Jr. Jesse K. Kelly

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William K . J o r d a n

May 1 6 , 1 9 5 9

Daniel Kaleikini

May 1 6 , 1 9 5 9

Kotaro Miyasato

May 8, 1960

Thurston R o b i n s o n

May 8 , 1 9 6 0

Jack T i m Yuen

May 14, 1961

Hilding M . Oxenius

May 1 4 , 1 9 6 1

Albert F. Hastings

September 1 3 , 1 9 6 4

R o y Ah N e e

September 1 3 , 1 9 6 4

Richard K. Sarae

January 8 , 1 9 6 7

Stanley Lai

February 11, 1968

William Space

February 11, 1968

Hiroto Hirashima

February 1 1 , 1 9 6 8

T h o m a s Yamasaki

January 1 9 , 1 9 6 9

J u n Towe Young

January 1 9 , 1 9 6 9

Arnold Capellas

January 1 8 , 1 9 7 0

Atsushi (Fifi) Hasebe

January 10, 1971

Richard Y. Iwamoto James Akasaki

January 1 0 , 1 9 7 1

Alfred Azevedo Brian Sakata

September 9 , 1 9 8 4

February 6, 1972

R o y Kurosawa

September 9 , 1 9 8 4 September 9, 1984

James K.Y. Yuen

March 2 2 , 1 9 8 6

Dr. R . J . R o d r i g u e s Ira L. Griffin

March 2 6 , 1 9 8 8

Ashley H u n g

March 2 6 , 1 9 8 8

Erwin Rusty Wright

April 1 , 1 9 8 9

M a k o F. Kobayashi

April 1, 1989

Lloyd O ' L e a r y Frank Beach

March 27, 1991 March 28, 1992

March 2 8 , 1 9 8 7

Masato Aoki

March 2 8 , 1 9 9 2

Leroy Wright

April 4 , 1 9 9 3

Toshio Yoshida

March 2 2 , 1 9 9 8

Oahu Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame

Fast Fact:

Mrs. Adelaide Stagbar was the charter

inductee.

Name

Year

Award

Adelaide Stagbar

1966

Meritorious Service

Jean Tybuec

1970

Meritorious Service continued

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Name Dorothy Long Frances Klein Ethel Tribe Y n e x Whittle Lillian Sato P e ggy J ° y Lily Kinzie Edith Kim Dorothy Anderson Jean Buccanero Betty R a m i r e z Grace Uyeoka Shirley Souza Verna M a e C h i n g Charlotte Alexander Emma W o o d Sharron Perez Nipp Geri Mehrtens

1970 1970 1971 1972 1972 1974 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976-77 1978 1979 1979 1987 1987 1987 1993

Award Star of Yesteryear Superior Bowling Performance Meritorious Service Meritorious Service Star of Yesteryear Meritorious Service Star of Yesteryear Superior Bowling Performance Meritorious Service Star of Yesteryear Star of Yesteryear Meritorious Service Superior Bowling Performance Superior Bowling Performance Meritorious Service Meritorious Service Superior Bowling Performance Meritorious Service

Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament Records

Fast Fact: T h e

first state championships conducted

by the H H S A A were held in 1974. R y a n Tanaka of McKinley High School won the boys individual title.

Year

Team Champion

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

McKinley Roosevelt St. Louis Kaimuki Kauai Baldwin Kaimuki Kauai Pearl C i t y Pearl C i t y Kalani

Coach Pat Gilbert Robert Choy Brian Char Yoshiharu M i k a m i Sadamu Saiki Wayne R o d r i g u e s Brian Char Sadamu Saiki Nick Ganiron Nat Pada Ted C h o c k

Individual Champion

School

R y a n Tanaka Alan Benzon Nick Ganiron Dean Murata G. Hayashi B. Shirota G. Hayashi S. Delos R e y e s G. Nishimura J. Kurashige T. Miyashiro

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Coach

Kalani

D. Liana Todd Sugimoto

Nanakuli Aiea

D.Ota Wayne Agunat

Konawaena Farrington

Wesley Lee D.J. Gomes

Calvin Shimizu Aaron Fukuda

Waiakea Aiea

Waiakea Damien

Wayne Hayashi Brother Medvit

Sheldon Midallia Chad Horiuchi

McKinley Kauai Hawaii Baptist Pearl City

David Okazaki Sadamu Saiki

Jason Theodorson

Waipahu Aiea

Angelo Matias Kevin Miura Keith Odette David Akau

Kauai University Waipahu Lutheran

Moanalua Aiea Aiea

1988 1989

Damien Waiakea

Craig Yamada Brother Paul Medvit Wayne Hayashi

1990 1991 1992

Moanalua Aiea

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

School

B. Hamada

1986 1987

1993

Individual Champion

Aiea

Garrett Matsuda Craig Yamada

Greg Hayashi Larry Rodrigues Jason Theodorson

Laupahoehoe

Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament Records

444 F a s t F a c t : Hawaii Baptist, led by individual champion Barbi Snittjer, won the inaugural team title in 1974.

Year

Team Champion

1974 1975 1976

Hawaii Baptist Baldwin Hilo

Joyce Wong Louis Eaton Kaoru Nii

Barbi Snittjer J. Kabalis A. Won

1977 1978 1979

Kamehameha Kalani Kamehameha

Russell Martin Ted C h o c k Mickie Ceberano

S. Ishii P. Reantaso

1980

Baldwin

Craig Yatsushiro

1981 1982

Aiea McKinley

1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

Coach

Individual Champion

School Hawaii Baptist Hilo Kamehameha McKinley Farrington

C. Au T. Grabe

Moanalua

Stanley Kage Walter Sabati

T. Grabe

Kamehameha Aiea

McKinley

Walter Sabati

McKinley Pearl City Nanakuli Nanakuli Aiea

Walter Sabati Craig Kitaoka R u t h Mahuka R u t h Mahuka Tracy Shinogi

B. Au S. Samera R . Timbal J. McKee M . Kalahiki G.Yoshitomi

S. Hedge

Kamehameha

McKinley Kamehameha Nanakuli Waipahu Nanakuli Pearl City continued

BOWLING Team Year

Champion

Coach

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

Kailua Pearl City Kalani Kamehameha Kalani Kalani Pearl City

Matsuo Okamoto Blanche Ito Ted Chock Mickie Ceberano Ted Chock Ted Chock Blanche Ito

1996 1997 1998

Hilo Pearl City Hilo

Miles Miyahara Shirley Kato Miles Miyahara

Individual Champion N. Liana C.Tantog C. Sakuda W. Harada T. Toma K. Figueira Kehau Matsushima Katrina Gealon Traci Uyeoka Katrina Gealon

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Greater O a h u Y o u t h B o w l i n g Association 9 5 - 1 0 0 6 W e k i u Street Mililani, H I 9 6 7 8 9 O a h u B o w l i n g Association Kalihi S h o p p i n g C e n t e r 2 2 9 5 N . K i n g Street Honolulu, H I 96819 O a h u W o m e n ' s B o w l i n g Association Kalihi S h o p p i n g C e n t e r 2 2 9 5 N . K i n g Street Honolulu, H I 96819

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Professional boxing was popular in Hawaii as early as 1900. A newspaper article from that year promoted an upcoming Hilo fight between middleweights Alex Hansen of Honolulu and mainlander Bob Burns. " T h e purse of $1,000 a side is the largest ever fought for in these islands." However, despite the popularity of welterweight "Kid" McFadden and others, pro boxing in the territory lasted only until 1906.That year Island ministers, citing the potential harm to fighters, successfully lobbied Congress to pass a law prohibiting prize fights. Pro boxing was dead, but Isle residents still took lessons. For example, a photo from the October 1914 issue of the Mid-Pacific Magazine shows ten boys, all wearing longsleeved shirts and pants, with the caption "Boxing Lesson at O a h u College." Bootleg boxing was popular in the 1920s and was often held at the outdoor, 2,000seat Houston Arena. Located in Kalihi near what is now Honolulu Community C o l lege, the arena drew enthusiastic crowds that drank and gambled their way to pleasure. Professional boxing in Hawaii was legalized in 1929 w h e n President Calvin Coolidge signed a bill allowing boxing in America's territories. Hawaii's first boxing commission was formed that year w h e n Governor Wallace Farrington named John Gait Jr. as chairman and his son Joseph Farrington and H e r m a n von Holt to the board. T h e first boxing show under the new law was held on August 13 that year at Honolulu Stadium. T h e opening of the Civic Auditorium in 1933 gave boxing a new venue.The Civic featured amateurs on Monday nights and professionals on Tuesdays. T h e schedule was convenient for fans w h o could still have time for shopping late on Thursdays and have Saturday and Sunday reserved for family outings. Boxing at the Civic was popular year-round, especially since television had yet to be invented. T h e Civic hosted many great fighters during the next four decades. O n e of the first was former heavyweight champion Max Baer, w h o in 1938 knocked out Californian Hank Hankinson after just 48 seconds. Hawaii's first national boxing champion was crowned in 1939 w h e n Jose Mercado w o n the flyweight division at the National AAU Championships. Hawaii lightweight Frankie Fernandez finished second. "Fierce Frankie" would become one of Hawaii's best. After Fernandez moved up to the welterweight division in 1945, he was consistently ranked among the world's top ten welterweights. At the 1940 AAU tournament, two Hawaii boxers won their divisions. Flyweight Johnny Manalo and lightweight Paul

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Matsumoto won titles, with Manalo taking a split decision over Hawaii's Dado Marino. November of 1941 saw the emergence of Honolulu's David Kui Kong Young, as the bantamweight won a unanimous decision over champion Lou Salica in a nontitle bout at Honolulu Stadium. The McKinley High graduate followed that with an impressive win over Hawaii's Dado Marino in 1943, knocking Marino down for the first time in his career. Bantamweight champions feared the powerful southpaw and avoided talk of any title bout for six years. Kui Kong was past his prime when he finally tangled with world champion Manuel Ortiz in 1947. The event at Honolulu Stadium marked the first world championship boxing match ever held in Hawaii. Ortiz dominated the late rounds and prevailed by a split decision, leading David to begin his descent toward retirement. Though Young never won a world title, sportswriters and fans alike rank him among the top five boxers in Island history. Among Hawaii's most notable visitors during 1945 was former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, the "Manassa Mauler." Coast Guard officer Dempsey refereed several amateur bouts in March while visiting Honolulu. In July he returned to Oahu and was stationed at Pearl Harbor where he promoted physical education and recreation programs. Hawaii's best performance at the National AAU Championships was in 1946 when three Island amateurs won titles. The victorious were flyweight David Buna, bantamweight Tsuneshi Maruo, and welterweight Robert "The Ripper" Takeshita. That same year, heavyweight champion Joe Louis made his Hawaii debut with an exhibition at Honolulu Stadium. The "Brown Bomber" impressed the crowd with his ring savvy as he sparred with two Hawaii fighters, going two rounds against Cleo Everett and four rounds against Wayne Powell. The decade ended with Hawaii producing two more National AAU champions. Winning the 1949 amateur titles were featherweight Benny Apostadiro of Honolulu and Navy fighter Delopez (King) Oliver. After failed attempts in two world championship bouts in 1947 and 1949, Mauiborn Salvador Dado Marino was primed for greatness in 1950. He was managed by Sad Sam Ichinose, so named for his melancholy expression. Fighting in the August heat of Honolulu Stadium, Marino pounded out a unanimous decision over England's Terry Allen to win the world flyweight championship. Marino's victory made him the first Hawaii boxer to win a world title. He would reign over the flyweight division until May of 1952 before losing to Japan's Yoshio Shirai in Tokyo. Shirai thus became Japan's first world boxing champion. Ironically, Shirai was trained by Richard Chinen of Hilo. Both the winner and loser cried when the decision was announced. Six months later Marino fought Shirai in a rematch but lost again. A year later Marino retired from boxing, a grandfather at the age of 36. Hawaii had its share of collegiate talent as well. In 1952, Roy Kuboyama became the first University of Hawaii athlete to win an NCAA title by triumphing at the national tournament in the 112-pound flyweight division. The University of Hawaii's Seiji Naya was also successful, winning the featherweight title in 1954. He defended his NCAA title in 1955 and was named the outstanding boxer of the tournament.

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Hawaii provided the outstanding boxer of the tournament again in 1956 as Kohala's Choken Maekawa, representing Michigan State, won the bantamweight title.

KALIHI'S WORLD CHAMPION Hawaii's next great champion was middleweight Carl "Bobo" Olson. Carl's baby sister gave him his nickname with her mispronunciation of the word brother. Olson, whose father was Swedish-American and mother Hawaiian-Portuguese, was born in Kalihi and grew up near Pearl Harbor. Looking older than his age, the 16-year-old turned pro and had four bouts before the Hawaii Boxing Commission found out and withdrew his license. But the teenager had already established himself as an eager brawler. Moving to San Francisco and having a few more fights, he again lost his license because he was underage. Bobo then moved back to Hawaii, turned 18, and started his career. Olson, whose favorite training food was poi served with sugar and cream, took on both Hawaii and California fighters as he built a winning record of 37-3. In 1951 he moved to San Francisco once again and was managed by Irishman Sid Flaherty. Flaherty insisted upon a strict training regimen that included running in sand along the beach. Another training method had Olson strengthening his jaw by pulling a 35pound cement block with his lower teeth several hundred times a day! In 1953 he won the world middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Randy Turpin of England. Olson held the title until 1955 before losing in a second-round knockout to Sugar Ray Robinson, who was pound-for-pound the best boxer in history. Bobo lost to Robinson four times in his career, but he was one of the few to go the distance against Sugar Ray, losing a 15-round decision in their second bout. In 1954 Olson was given the Edward J. Neil Trophy for his contributions to boxing. The annual award is given to the person who has done the most for boxing in the preceding year, which for Olson included his triumph over Turpin. Olson moved up to the light heavyweight division in 1955 but lost a title bout to Archie Moore at New York's Polo Grounds. He retired in 1956 but made a comeback. Olson won over 25 fights until 1964, when he faced Jose Torres, who knocked him out in the first round. His final bout was a loss to Don Fullmer, which inaugurated the Oakland Coliseum in 1966.

Hawaii was host to another heavyweight champion in 1953 when Rocco Francis Marchegiano, known as Rocky Marciano, gave a four-round exhibition at Honolulu Stadium. The undefeated Marciano, who by then had won 45 straight bouts, fought two rounds each against his two sparring partners. Unfortunately, heavy rains before the bout discouraged fight fans and only 900 attended. Marciano's payday was only $334. The first boxing sellout at the Honolulu International Center (HIC) was in 1965. A crowd of 8,406 saw Stan Harrington defeat former five-time world champion Sugar Ray Robinson in ten rounds. Robinson was past his peak, and Harrington proved it with a solid performance to gain a unanimous decision. Harrington dominated even more in their rematch just two months later, as Sugar Ray barely avoided

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a knockout. Robinson retired just three months later. The year 1965 also marked the violent death of middleweight Ireno "Reno" Abellira. One afternoon after drinking with friends at the Smith Union Bar in downtown Honolulu, Reno went to a Chinatown pool hall on Pauahi Street called the Metropolitan Amusement Center. The 39-year-old Abellira, who was an ex-con, was shot three times in the back and died before help arrived. His connections with gamblers in Honolulu's underworld may have contributed to his death. A code of silence prevailed as witnesses told police that they heard shots but didn't see anyone. The Reno murder case remains unsolved. The Hilo-born Reno was an aggressive street fighter who would battle anyone at the drop of a hat. He lacked a smooth boxing technique but possessed lethal punching ability and was a devastating fighter. His most notable fight was a loss in 1954 to Gene Fullmer, who would win the world middleweight title three years later. The world's most recognizable athlete invaded Hawaii in 1966. Cassius Clay, world heavyweight champion and nonstop talker, came to the Islands "just so my Hawaii fans could see me in person." Clay stayed at the Kahala Hilton and kept in shape by running around the Waialae Golf Course. He also entertained U H students at the East-West Center's Kennedy Theatre with poetry and said, "I could talk for ten years." Cassius completed his stay with a six-round exhibition at the Honolulu International Center against sparring partner Jimmy Ellis. Though ticket prices were as low as $3.50, only 2,751 fans showed up. Clay gave them their money's worth as he performed what later became known as the "Ali Shuffle" and ended the exhibition with a speech. That same year Paul Fujii gained recognition by winning the Oriental Junior Welterweight Title. The Farrington High graduate had turned pro in 1964 and was based in Japan. In 1967 he became Hawaii's next world champion by winning the world junior welterweight title with a second-round knockout of Italy's Sandro Lopopolo. Fujii defended his title once before losing to Argentina's Micolino Loche in 1968. Neck and back pain forced him to retire in 1970 at the age of 30. His career record was an impressive 32-3-1. Hawaii's boxers continued to excel in 1972 when southpaw BenVillaflor won the world junior lightweight tide with a 15-round unanimous decision over Venezuela's Alfredo Marcano.The 19-year-old Villaflor delighted the crowd at the Honolulu International Center with his endurance and speed, and he thus became of the youngest world champions in boxing history. Ben held his title until 1973 before losing to Japan's Kuniaki Shibata. He regained the title with a stunning first-round knockout in their rematch that October. Villaflor's reign ended in October 1976 with a loss by unanimous decision to Puerto Rico's Sammy Serano.

BOBBY LEE Hawaii gained international recognition in 1973 with the election of Maui's Bobby Lee as head of the World Boxing Association. Lee, who grew up on a plantation in Puukolii, Maui, spent over 50 years in boxing. Lee's career as an amateur boxer started

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in 1937 when he fought at the Pioneer Plantation in Lahaina. One of his calabash uncles was David Eldredge Sr., who would take him to different plantations to fight each weekend. Fans would bet $2 to $3 on the fight and Uncle David would pay him ten cents for beating up some kid. When there was no one to fight, Bobby would tangle with his brother. Every year Lee would go to St. Anthony's Church in Wailuku for their annual carnival. He fought other ten-year-old kids. Bobby's prize for winning would be two or three lau laus. After he turned 18, Bobby gained a license and fought in the lightweight division. He also became a cigar smoker. Trips to the neighbor islands were a highlight. On Oahu he fought at the Civic Auditorium and Hans L'Orange Field in Waipahu. The Waipahu bouts were always competitive since they had plenty of fighters trained by A1 Silva and theYasui brothers. His Big Island fights were held at the Hilo Armory. Back home on Maui, Bobby would go to the Kahului Fairgrounds or to Lahaina next to the Pioneer Mill. His career as a fighter ended in 1941. Bobby then contributed to Island boxing as a trainer, coach (U.S. Army Team in the South Pacific), manager, referee, and chief inspector executive secretary for the territorial boxing commission. After statehood he became a state boxing commissioner and consultant. Bobby was president of the North American Boxing Federation in 1990. Lee helped set a world record for boxing attendance in 1993 when he supervised four title bouts, headed by the successful light heavyweight defense of Mexico's Julio Cesar Chavez over American Greg Haugen that drew 132,274 fans to Mexico City's Aztec Stadium. He was also an advisor for the WBA and vice-president of the World Boxing Council. Lee and his trademark cigar were famous during his career. Even people who didn't recognize Bobby would recognize the cigar. Years after smoking was prohibited at the Honolulu International Center, Bobby could still be found at boxing matches with his favorite cigars.

Hawaii's first women's pro boxing match was held in 1976. However, it didn't last long for the Blaisdell Center crowd of 3,500. Kim Maybee knocked out Marge Dunson in the second round. The part show and part fight was not compelling enough for promoter Sad Sam Ichinose, and women's boxing faded away. 1976 was also the year of another historic first. Waianae's 112-pound Julio R o drigues III won Hawaii's first National Golden Glove Championship with a unanimous decision over Tennessee's Bobby Davis. The bout at Miami's Orange Bowl attracted some ten thousand fans, including five hundred from the Florida Hawaii Club. In 1978,Wahiawa's Eiichi Jumawan became the first Island boxer to win two National AAU championships after his victory in the featherweight division. He won his first title in 1975 as a bantamweight. Hawaii had another champ in 1978: Waipahu s Andy Ganigan won the North American Boxing Federation lightweight championship. Two months later Ganigan won the U.S. lightweight championship after beating Carlos Becerril. Ganigan finally earned a world title fight in 1982. He knocked down champion Alexis Arguello in the first round, but Arguello came back with a vengeance and won by a knockout in the fifth round.

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Muhammad Ali made his return to Hawaii in 1981. But this was only the shell of Ali. The previous year Larry Holmes had destroyed the former champ in Las Vegas, prompting the Nevada State Boxing Commission to suspend Ali's license. The 38-year-old ex-champ had suffered brain damage, but Ali and his handlers refused to acknowledge his condition. Ali came to Hawaii and applied for a license, but thankfully State Boxing Commissioner Bobby Lee questioned his condition. After much debate, Lee and two other commissioners voted to deny Ali a license. Promoter Sad Sam Ichinose retired later that year and this, coupled with the high cost of staging bouts and the lack of a "banger"—a knockout artist—hastened the demise of pro boxing in Hawaii. Without a knockout specialist, Island fight fans stayed away. Ichinose, whose career as a trainer, manager, and promoter spanned over 50 years, was boxing in Hawaii. Sam, who along with partner Ralph Yempuku formed Boxing Enterprises and promoted over 400 bouts, was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1988. Hawaii had two champions in the 1980s, thanks to the duo of Rolando Navarette and Jesus Salud. Rolando won the World Boxing Council junior lightweight tide in 1981 with a fifth-round knockout over Cornelius Boza-Edwards in Italy. He defended his title once but lost to Mexican Bazooka Limon in 1982. Salud, nicknamed the "Hawaiian Punch," was Hawaii's only pro boxer by 1987.Two years later the former Nanakuli resident moved to San Diego and from 1989 to 1994 won and lost the North American Boxing Federation junior featherweight title four times. Hawaii's amateur fighters were also making news. In 1996, Lea Rego became the first female Oahu Golden Gloves Champion by winning the 132-pound division. Waipahu's Brian Villoria may be Hawaii's next great pro fighter. He was the first Hawaii boxer to win a National Junior Olympic Championship when he claimed the 100-pound division in 1995. He won another gold medal in the 106-pound class in 1996 and a bronze in 1997. Villoria now seeks mainland competition as he trains for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Pro boxing is down for the count in Hawaii. Boxing is an expensive sport and Hawaii needs a promoter with a lot of money and patience to win back Island fight fans. The sport has not been forgotten. In the meantime, the Oahu-based Old-Timers Boxing Club meets a few times a year to reminisce about Hawaii's golden era of boxing. The group was founded by former boxer Freddy Yasui in 1985 and honors past Hawaii greats. Now senior citizens, the group's members include former boxers, coaches, and managers from the 1940s and '50s. Hilo attorney Curtis Narimatsu took an interest in the group and thanks to his efforts a substantial number of their photos, newspaper articles, and statistics have been preserved. The inaugural U.S. Amateur Women's Boxing Championships were held in 1998 in Augusta, Georgia, and Hawaii had a one-person team. Seventeen-year-old Waianae High graduate Noel Domen was the youngest competitor in the 66-boxer tournament.The trip was financed with her graduation money. Domen lost to the New York State Golden Gloves Champion, but that hasn't deterred her plans for boxing at the international level.

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THE RECORD BOOK Hawaii's World Champions Fast FclCt: Ben Villaflor has

the longest reign

of any Hawaii fighter—almost four years.

Division 112 160 140 130

Reign

Name

pounds-—Flyweight pounds-—Middleweight pounds-—Junior Welterweight pounds-—Junior Lightweight

130 pounds-—Junior Lightweight 122 pounds-—Junior Featherweight

Dado Marino Bobo Olson Paul Fujii Ben Villaflor Rolando Navarrete Jesus Salud

1950-1952 1953-1955 1967-1968 Apr. 1972-Mar. 1973; Oct. 1973- Oct. 1976 1981-1982 1989-1990

Hawaii's Olympic Boxers Fast Fact: Ray Perez and C h o k e n Maekawa were the first and only boxers from Hawaii to join the Olympic team. Both qualified for die 1956 Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia. Division 112 pounds—Flyweight 119 pounds—Bantamweight

Name

Year

Ray Perez Choken Maekawa

1956 1956

Hawaii's World Invitational Boxing Champions Fast Fact:

Fifteen-year-old Samson Guillermo, representing the Waianae Boxing Club, won the 1998 title.

BOXING Division

Name

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BrianVilloria Samson Guillermo

1995 1998

Hawaii's Junior Olympic Champions F a s t F a c t : Waipahu's Brian Villoria won titles in two different weight divisions.

Division

Name

Year

100 pounds—Featherweight 106 pounds—Light Flyweight

Brian Villoria Brian Villoria

1995 1996

112 pounds—Flyweight

Samson Guillermo

1998

Hawaii's National Golden Glove Champions Fast F a c t :

Kaimuki H i g h math teacherTuese

Ah K i o n g bested a g r o u p o f 28 boxers to win the super heavyweight division and the 1998 title.

Division

Name

Year

112 pounds—Flyweight

Julio Rodrigues III

1976

201 pounds—Super Heavyweight

Tuese Ah Kiong

1998

Hawaii's National Champions F a s t F a c t : Wahiawa's Eiichi Jumawan is the only Hawaii amateur boxer to win t w o National A A U titles, as a bantamweight in 1975 and as a featherweight in 1978.

Year

Name

Division

1939

Jose Mercado

112 pounds—Flyweight

1940

Johnny Manaio

112 pounds—Flyweight continued

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Year 1940 1946 1946 1946 1949 1949 1951 1955 1958 1975 1976 1978

Division

Name Paul Matsumoto David Buna Tsaneshi Maruo Robert Takeshita Benny Apostadiro Delopez (King) Oliver Ernest De Jesus Heiji Shimabokuru Ray Perez Eiichi Jumawan J.B.Williamson Eiichi Jumawan

135 112 118 147 125 175 118 112 112 118 156 125

pounds—Lightweight pounds—Flyweight pounds—Bantamweight pounds—Welterweight pounds—Featherweight pounds—Light Heavyweight pounds—Bantamweight pounds—Flyweight pounds—Flyweight pounds—Bantamweight pounds—Light Middleweight pounds—Featherweight

Hawaii's National Junior Champion Fast Fact:

Waianae's Blaise Scares, won the 1993 U.S. junior welterweight championship.

Division

Name

Year

147 pounds—Welterweight

Blaise Soares

1993

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Hawaii B o x i n g C o m m i s s i o n P.O. B o x 3 4 6 9 H o n o l u l u , H I 96801 Hawaii Association of U S A B o x i n g 9 4 - 7 3 7 K a h i m o e Street Waipahu, H I 96797

Canoeing

Hawaii's first canoe races were held after the secondary Polynesian settlement of the Island chain in A.D. 1200. T h e ancient Hawaiians built outrigger canoes, using onepiece hulls of hardwood trees called koa. Canoe craftsmen certainly had a challenge; Hawaii has some of the roughest channels in the world. T h e canoes were so well built that they have been regarded as the best rough water craft ever designed. Canoe racing was a serious sport. Carol Hogan, in her article "Canoeing: T h e Most Hawaiian Sport," wrote: "Wagering on the outcome of a canoe race in pre-contact Hawaii was an integral part of the sport. It often cost the loser his land, all of his possessions, his wife or even his life. Historians write that racing for fun was a rare occurrence. Most matches were between only two canoes."The sport also kept a chiefs warriors in excellent condition. Canoe racing flourished until the arrival of Captain C o o k in 1778. Cook's discovery opened the door to adventurers from all over the world w h o brought measles, smallpox, and scores of other diseases. T h e Hawaiians had no immunity to these terrible diseases and died by the thousands. Missionaries arrived in 1820 and immediately objected to canoeing, calling the gambling and the nearly naked paddlers associated with the sport sinful. In their resolve to convert the unchurched, the missionaries almost drowned canoeing. T h e suppression lasted about 40 years, though races were held during the reign of KamehamehaV from 1863 t o l 8 7 2 . Close to extinction, the sport was revived by King David Kalakaua in 1875. Canoe races were held that N o vember to commemorate His Majesty's birthday. T h e new century brought additional interest in canoe racing. T h e A'a, the first racing canoe of the m o d e r n era, was built in 1902 for Prince Kuhio. It was Hawaii's fastest canoe. T h e most notable victories were from 1906 to 1910 w h e n Manuia Manupau, steersman for the prince, captained a Kona crew that won a series of races against Oahu's best paddlers. Canoe racing continued its revival. Hogan wrote that "in 1907 the Honolulu Advertiser reported the first formal 'surf steering contests between canoes' held in Honolulu Harbor and atWaikiki Beach." T h e formation of the Outrigger Canoe Club and H u i Nalu Canoe Club in 1908 boosted the sport tremendously. South Carolina native Alexander H u m e Ford was the Outrigger's first president. T h e club leased property from the Q u e e n E m m a Estate at $10 a year. Harold Yost, in his book The Outrigger Canoe Club of Honolulu, Hawaii, 107

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wrote that "Ford chanced upon what he described as the 'last two authentic Hawaiian grass houses on the island.' They had been used by a small commercial zoo in Kaimuki, which was being discontinued." T h e houses were moved to the club grounds, where one was used as a storage shed for canoes and the other as a bathhouse and dressing room. There were no showers, but the Ainahau Stream meandered through the club's property and formed a lagoon at the beach where members could wash off. T h e idea for Hui Nalu originated in front o f the Moana bathhouse. Waikikians Duke Kahanamoku, Knute Cottrell, and Kenneth Winter were sitting under a hau tree, trying to think o f a name for their new club. T h e men suddenly noticed an enormous wave, and when Kenneth shouted "Nalu," the three simultaneously cried out, " H u i Nalu!"The "Club o f the Waves" was led by president Edward K. "Dudie Miller," the only canoe captain at Waikiki Beach. Members met at the Moana Hotel lawn and used the Moana bathhouse as their club headquarters. Their annual dues o f $1 included the benefit o f having a hook to hang their clothes. Members held fund-raisers year-round. T h e best-remembered event was the Hui Nalu Follies o f 1914. Many o f Honolulu's social elite volunteered their musical and acting talents for the production. T h e opera house next to Kamehameha's statue attracted sellout crowds who cheered the elaborate costumes and staging. Supporting the endeavor was Her Majesty Queen Liliuokalani. T h e successful production helped defray the cost o f sending Hui Nalu's swimming team to the Pacific Coast Championships. T h e first regatta solely devoted to canoe racing was held in July o f 1933 at Napoopoo on the Big Island. T h e races were part o f events celebrating the opening o f the Waimea-Kona belt road. Honolulu's Outrigger Canoe Club led seven other teams to the finish. Last-place Kona redeemed themselves the following year with a victory before 20,000 fans. Honaunau's turn came in 1935 as they won six o f the eight races. Canoe racing diminished during the war years, with one exception. O n July 4, 1943, Outrigger Canoe Club members started the Walter J. Macfarlane Memorial R e gatta to honor their president o f six years, who had died suddenly that June. T h e inaugural event was a huge success as more than 25,000 people thronged Waikiki Beach to see canoes race parallel to the beach. Albert E. "Toots" Minvielle, canoe paddler and former U H swimming captain, proposed an interisland canoe race as early as 1939. Many dismissed his idea and considered him crazy. T h e formation o f the Hawaiian Canoe Racing and Surfing Association in 1950 helped boost the sport and attract new paddlers. Minvielle remained persistent. With the support from the association and John Lind o f the Waikiki Surf Club, Minvielle s idea became a reality in 1952.The Aloha Week race offered prize money of $900. Francis Ii Brown, former Hawaii champion golfer but still a big sports fan, donated $500 for the winner. Aloha Week officials contributed $250 for second and $100 for third. Three teams were brave enough to enter: the Waikiki Surf Club, the Hawaiian Surf Club, and the Kukui o Lanikaula from Molokai. Safety was still a concern. Molokai residents offered their team $600 not to race! T h e race drew considerable publicity, especially from Webley Edwards, who promoted the event during his radio program, "Hawaii Calls."The Molokai team had no canoe, so Minvielle loaned them one—a 3 0 footer built for fishing! Crews spent the night before the race sleeping on the beach.

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Racing conditions were primitive by today's standards. T h e late Tommy Holmes in his classic book, The Hawaiian Canoe, wrote that " O n l y one entry, Waikiki Surf's thirty-nine foot racing canoe Malia, had any semblance of a cover—a loose-fitting piece of canvas extending back only as far as the number two seat."The six-man crews had to paddle the whole distance—there were no substitutions. Some paddlers had limited experience. Holmes also wrote, " T h e crew from Molokai, w h o sang the ' H u k ilau' song, 'Kaimanahila' and 'Molokai N u i a Hina' w h e n morale sagged," quietly passed the Waikiki Surf Club, winning in a time of 8 hours and 55 minutes. William Wainui, steersman, recalls that he had but two weeks previous steering experience. T h e paddlers William Foster, Abe Bowman, William Ah Yee, Ulysses Puaa, and Charles Titcomb were "stout hearted older men, some of w h o m had never been in an outrigger canoe before."Three tired crews finished in front of the Moana Hotel. Hawaii had seen the first annual world championship of outrigger canoe racing, known today as the Bankoh Molokai H o e . T h e race helped the sport so much that in 1953 the Hawaiian Canoe Racing and Surfing Association declared outrigger canoeing in Hawaii was at an "all-time peak." Later that decade the H C R S A dropped the word Surfing from its name and became known as the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association ( H C R A ) . T h e Bankoh Molokai H o e continued to change and improve. In 1954 Minvielle built the first all-fiberglass canoe. T h e invention introduced the sport to those w h o couldn't afford the traditional koa canoes. Fiberglass canoes became popular but didn't make their Molokai to O a h u race debut until 1960, w h e n a mainland crew participated unofficially. T h e race was still grueling for even the best-conditioned paddlers, so in 1957 race officials decided u p o n a crew size of nine, with the use of three alternates. Crews were allowed unlimited changes. T h e 1963 race was moved to Hale o Lono Harbor, which gave crews greater protection from the heavy winter surf. Koa and non-koa (fiberglass) divisions were offered for the first time that year. Swells of up to 20 feet and 35-mile-per-hour winds hindered crews during the 1966 crossing. Only 6 of the 12 crews finished. Even the most experienced paddlers were frightened by the conditions. Kailua Canoe Club paddlers watched as a huge swell smashed their Uwila into pieces, but thankfully no one was hurt. T h e next day fragments of their canoe were found washed ashore at Sandy Beach. Hawaii crews dominated until 1976, w h e n Tahiti's Te Oropaa claimed victory over the longest course in race history—55.6 miles from Kaunakakai to Magic Island.The Bankoh Molokai Hoe's 24-year reign as the world's longest outrigger canoe race ended in August of 1977 w h e n California inaugurated the 60-mile Warehouse International Canoe Race.That fall a record 45 crews, including the first from Japan, proved Hawaii's race still had the best talent. T h e biggest upset was recorded in 1978 when California's Blazing Paddles became the first mainland team to win. T h e Californians' navigational skills surprised the vastly more experienced Hawaiian and Tahitian crews. T h e present 40.8-mile course from Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy was introduced in 1981. Four years later the Illinois Brigade, an all-star crew of professional paddlers w h o had practiced in lakes and rivers, left the other crews behind with a time of 5:33:05. While the men's race was firmly established, w o m e n were still waiting for a chance to prove themselves. Hannie Anderson and other supporters w h o attempted to organize races as early as 1954 were denied for safety reasons. But they didn't give up, and

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1975 proved to be their year. What was to be a solo crossing by Healani turned into a two-crew race with Onipaa.The 20-member Healani crew left Molokai at 6 a.m. and finished at the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor with a time of 7:19:20, becoming the first women's crew to conquer the channel. Onipaa was 15 minutes behind, but they did their part to prove that women are capable of such endurance paddling. In 1979 the women held their first sanctioned race from Molokai to Oahu when Hannie Anderson founded the Bankoh Na Wahine O Ke Kai ("women against the sea"). The race was dedicated to the memory of the late Leinani Faria, who had helped Anderson plan the event since the first crossing in 1975.The Outrigger Canoe Club topped 17 crews to win in 6:35:14. Thirty-foot surf and high winds caused the 1980 race to be canceled. The women paddlers returned in 1981 and the race gradually tripled in size. Another barrier fell in 1982 when Luana Froiseth became the first female head coach in race history. Crews paddle the same distance as the men's Bankoh Molokai Hoe but finish at Oahu's Hilton Hawaiian Village. Each crew has 12 women, with 6 paddling at a time. Guided by the Na Wahine O Ke Kai Association, the event is now considered the premier women's canoe race in the world. The success of the Molokai to Oahu races overshadowed the advent of high school canoeing. Hawaii's first prep race was held in 1976 at Makaha Beach as part of Oahu's Interscholastic Canoe Club. Five schools joined the club: Waianae, Campbell, R o o sevelt, Kailua, and Kamehameha. In 1977 the Oahu Interscholastic Association added canoeing as a varsity sport. Kailua won the inaugural championship. The Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) joined the prep canoeing ranks in 1980. Winning the first ILH regatta were the Iolani boys and the Kamehameha girls. Competitive paddlers didn't have all the fun. Canoeing was also rediscovered as a sport the whole family could enjoy. In 1987 the state legislature bestowed further recognition by designating outrigger canoe paddling as Hawaii's official team sport. Hawaii also benefited from the Tahiti-based International Polynesian Canoe Federation (IPCF).The federation was founded in 1981 with the purpose of preserving the sport and promoting international competition. One example has been the spirited competition between Tahitian and Hawaiian crews during the Bankoh Molokai Hoe. In 1988 Hawaii hosted the IPCF World Sprint Championships on Oahu. Ultra-endurance races became popular near the end of the decade. The first Na Holo Kai Oahu to Kauai Canoe Race was held in 1987 and marked the first time a canoe race was held across the Kauai Channel. After a Hawaiian blessing under a full moon, the race commenced at 3:15 a.m.The Hanalei Canoe Club, captained by Nick Beck, sped by nine fleets to win the 75-mile course from Pokai Bay on the Waianae Coast to Kauai's Nawiliwili Harbor. Hawaii added another endurance race in 1989 with the debut of the Steinlager Hoomanao Challenge. Waimanalo's Mike Muller created the 75-mile sailing canoe race as a test of paddling strength and sailing skills. The course stretches from Maui's Kaanapali Beach, traverses three channels (Pailolo, Auau, and Kaiwi), and finishes in front of the Duke Canoe Club atWaikiki Beach.The six-member crews endure a test of endurance, as crew changes are prohibited. Nainoa Thompson captained the Hui

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Nalu Canoe Clubs Noio to victory in the inaugural race with a time of 7:11:00.The Noio wasn't used again for the race until 1995 w h e n the H u i Nalu Wahine, the first all-women's crew in race history, borrowed it from T h o m p s o n to make the crossing. Hawaii's w o m e n paddlers continue to excel in other competitions as well. In 1994 the Outrigger Canoe Club became the first women's team from Hawaii to win the 32-mile Catalina Canoe Race in California. T h e win by Steve Scott's crew broke the 15-year winning streak set by California's Offshore Canoe Club. T h e neighbor islands offer a variety of races. T h e best-known race is held in Kona and celebrates Q u e e n Liliuokalani's birthday on September 2. First held in 1972, the Q u e e n Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Races have grown to become the largest international canoe competition in the world. T h e 1974 races included Hawaii's first official long-distance race for women. Competition is held in single-hull races of 18 miles and double-hull races of 5.5 miles. Kai O p u a Canoe Club set the men's singlehull record in 1992 with a time of 1:48:45.The women's record was set in 1995 by the Outrigger Canoe Club with a time of 1:57:04. Almost three thousand paddlers from 329 men's and women's crews representing 77 canoe clubs from seven countries participated in the race's twenty-fifth anniversary in 1997. T h e Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association sanctions competition statewide. There are canoe associations on each island. O a h u has two. T h e oldest is the O a h u Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association ( O H C R A ) dating from the 1950s, while the N a Ohana o N a Hui Waa was f o r m e d in 1971. T h e O H C R A was formed to perpetuate the art of building and racing koa canoes. Both associations have about 15 member clubs and have the same events and rules. T h e main difference between the two is that the O H C R A requires the use of koa canoes in races during their regattas. Hui Waa allows the use of fiberglass canoes, thus giving opportunities to paddlers w h o otherwise couldn't afford the sport. Rising costs plague canoe builders. Koa has become more scarce and thus more expensive. Most koa is found on the Big Island. Even if a suitable log is found, the cost to build a koa racing canoe ranges from $25,000 to $50,000. Premium fiberglass racing canoes cost about $10,000. Canoeing has no age restrictions. Paddlers range from elementary schoolchildren to m e n and w o m e n in their 60s. Hawaii's racing season stretches from spring to fall. T h e short-distance season ends with the state championship in August. Long-distance racing is held from September. T h e season culminates with the world championships for w o m e n and men. T h e Bankoh N a Wahine O Ke Kai is held on the last Sunday of September, while the Bankoh Molokai H o e is held on the second Sunday in October. Another innovation to canoeing debuted in 1998. Hawaii Indoor Paddling Races, Hawaii's first indoor competition, was held at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Paddlers sat on an electronic machine and stroked in a fashion similar to regular canoeing. T h e machine measured strength and stamina, but not weather. Competitors were placed in various age and weight divisions. Nine Hawaii paddlers set world records. Outrigger's Marc Haine paddled 1,000 meters in 3:53.4 to claim the unlimited division, while Tiare Finney set a new women's standard of 5:23.8 in the 40—49 age group.

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T H E RECORD BOOK Bankoh Molokai Hoe: Molokai to Oahu Canoe Race F a s t F a c t : Hawaii's Lanikai Canoe Club set the course record of 4:53:03 in 1995. Oahu's O u t r i g g e r C a n o e C l u b and Waikiki Surf have won the majority of races.

Year

Club

State/ Country

Time

Course Kawakiu to Moana Hotel: 38.2 miles Kawakiu to Moana Hotel: 38.2 miles Kawakiu to Moana Hotel: 38.2 miles Kawakiu to Moana Hotel: 38.2 miles Kawakiu to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 38.96 miles Kawakiu to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 38.96 miles Kawakiu to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 38.96 miles Kawakiu to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 38.96 miles Kawakiu to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 38.96 miles Kawakiu to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 38.96 miles Kawakiu to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 38.96 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles

1952

Kukui O Lanikaula

Hawaii

8:55:00

1953

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

6:53:00

1954

Hui Nalu

Hawaii

6:05:00

1955

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

7:09:40

1956

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

7:54:00

1957

Kai Oni

Hawaii

5:56:00

1958

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

6:32:00

1959

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

6:09:00

1960

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

5:29:00

1961

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

7:48:00

1962

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

7:04:00

1963

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

6:40:00

1964

Kailua Civic Canoe

Hawaii

5:56:00

1965

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

6:48:57

1966

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

6:37:13

1967

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

6:03:09

1968

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:55:16

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Year

Club

State/ Country

Time

1969

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

6:38:26

1970

Healani Canoe

Hawaii

6:24:00

1971

Healani Canoe

Hawaii

5:51:02

1972

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

6:01:46

1973

Waikiki Surf

Hawaii

8:00:00

1974

Lanikai Canoe

Hawaii

6:18:55

1975

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:39:07

1976

Te Oropaa

Tahiti

7:53:40

1977

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:55:00

1978

Blazing Paddles

California

5:43:52

1979

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:46:38

1980

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:52:26

1981

Offshore Canoe

California

5:25:01

1982

Offshore Canoe

California

6:08:35

1983

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:49:09

1984

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:18:19

1985

Illinois Brigade

Illinois

5:33:04

1986

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:27:45

1987

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:32:46

1988

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:08:11

1989

Offshore Canoe

California

5:06:29

1990

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:19:38

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Course Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles Kaunakakai to San Souci Beach: 53.32 miles Hale o Lono to Moana Hotel: 40.41 miles Hale o Lono to Moana Hotel: 40.41 miles Kaunakakai to Magic Island: 55.6 miles Hale o Lono to Magic Island: 41.46 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy (around wrecked buoy): 41.01 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles continued

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Club

State/ Country

Time

Course

1991

Outrigger Australia

Australia

5:39:15

Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles

1992

Panamuna Canoe

Australia

5:30:57

1993

Faaa Canoe

Tahiti

4:55:27

Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8

1994

Faaa Canoe

Tahiti

5:02:50

1995

Lanikai Canoe

Hawaii

4:53:03

Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles

1996

Lanikai Canoe

Hawaii

5:15:42

Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles

1997

Outrigger Australia

Australia

4:57:45

Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles

1998

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:16:02

Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles

miles Hale o Lono to Fort DeRussy: 40.8 miles

Bankoh Na Wahine O Ke Kai (Race runs from Molokai's Hale o Lono Harbor to Oahu's Hilton Hawaiian Village: 40.8 miles) Fast Fact:

T h e Outrigger C a n o e C J u b and H u i N a l u

combined to win the first six races from 1979 to 1985.

Year

Club

State/Country

Time

1979

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

6:35:14

1980

R a c e canceled Outrigger Canoe

R a c e canceled Hawaii

R a c e canceled

Hui Nalu Hui Nalu Outrigger Canoe Outrigger Canoe Offshore Canoe Offshore Canoe Offshore Canoe Offshore Canoe

Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii California California California California

6:47:11 6:43:38 6:33:08 6:12:11 6:50:32 6:31:04 6:26:25 6:14:22 5:59:36

1990 1991

Offshore Canoe Offshore Canoe

California California

5:44:13 6:22:04

1992

Outrigger Canoe

Hawaii

5:49:02

1993

Offshore Canoe

California

5:47:53

1994

Offshore Canoe Offshore # 1

California California

6:00:37 5:24:32

Offshore # 1 Panamuna Riggeroos Panamuna Riggeroos

California Australia Australia

6:46:33 5:35:17 5:54:26

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Steinlager Hoomanao Challenge (Race runs from Kaanapali Beach, Maui to Duke's Canoe Club, Waikiki Beach, Oahu) F a s t F a c t : Mike Muller captained the Eyecatcher Sunglass Stores to a course record of 5:32:00 in 1992.

Year 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Winner

Time

Hui Nalu Canoe Club Race canceled due to small craft advisories Eyecatcher Sunglass Stores Eyecatcher Sunglass Stores Eyecatcher Sunglass Stores Eyecatcher Sunglass Stores/Hawaiian Style Eyecatcher I Hoomanao Hoomanao Tui Tonga

7:11:00 6:26:00 5:32:00 6:54:00 6:49:00 6:54:00 7:31:58 9:24:11 5:50

Interscholastic League of Honolulu Boys and Girls Team Champions F a s t F a c t : Canoeing was approved as a league sport for the 1980 season.The lolani boys and the Kamehameha girls were the inaugural champions.

Year 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

Boys lolani St. Louis Kamehameha St. Louis Kamehameha Damien Kamehameha Punahou Punahou Punahou Kamehameha Kamehameha

Girls Kamehameha Sacred Hearts Kamehameha Punahou Punahou Kamehameha Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou continued

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Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Boys Kamehameha Mid-Pacific Mid-Pacific Punahou Punahou Punahou

Girls Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Kamehameha Kamehameha

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Garden Island Canoe Racing Association P.O. Box 43 Lihue, HI 96766 Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association 169 S. Kukui Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Moku O Hawaii Canoe Racing Association P.O. Box 995 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 Molokai Canoe Racing Association P.O.Box 1216 Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Na Ohana O Na Hui Waa Association 1016 Liku Street Kailua, HI 96734 Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association 933 Lunahelu St. Kailua, HI 96734 Outrigger Canoe Club 2909 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815 Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Race c/o Kai-Opua Canoe Club P.O. Box 3079 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745

Fishing Fishing has been a vital part o f Hawaiian culture for centuries. Some o f Hawaii's oldest artifacts are fishhooks that date back to more than 700 A.D. T h e first competitive fishing tournaments o f the modern era were probably held in the early 1900s. T h e Oahu-based Hawaiian Tuna Club, which formed in 1915, promoted deep-sea fishing and was one o f the first clubs o f the modern era. Hawaii had three world record holders as early as 1936. C. M . Cooke III caught a 216-pound curved yellowfin tuna off the Big Island in 1934. T h e following year, J. B . Stickney landed a wahoo weighing 124.75 pounds. In 1936 James Harvey caught a 620-pound striped marlin swordfish off Waianae. T h e Isles' first big tournament o f the modern era was the Halawai, held by the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club in 1948. T h e territory-wide contest was sanctioned by the International Game Fish Association. T h e Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament ( H I B T ) started two days after statehood in August o f 1959. Kona hotel manager Peter Fithian is credited with starting the tournament. Fithian had previously worked as manager at the famed Augusta National G o l f Course, site o f the Masters. T h e tournament started slowly—few fish were caught in the early years. Fithian lengthened the fishing day to nine hours and started the tournament earlier in mid-August. Since then, the H I B T has evolved into the world's finest tournament. T h e inaugural event had 23 entries. Hawaii's George Perry scored the biggest catch with a 611-pound Pacific blue marlin using a 130pound test line. Hawaii's Ala Moana Sportsman won the team championship. Women anglers had their own tournament in 1 9 6 0 - 1 9 6 1 but have since fished with men in every H I B T . T h e 1960 tournament featured the catch by Kona's Pat Peacock o f a 5 4 0 pound Pacific blue marlin on 130-pound test (a women's world record). In 1962 Hawaii's Olympic gold medal swimmer Duke Kahanamoku, a regular participant, almost brought in a 441-pound Pacific blue marlin, but his rod broke while bringing the fish to gaff. Also in 1962, the Hawaiian International Billfish Association pioneered scientific studies o f marlin and tuna. Scientists from the Bureau o f Commercial Fisheries, predecessor o f today's National Marine Fisheries Service, assisted with H I B T weigh-in activities at the pier. T h e scientists have inspected every tournament marlin and tuna catch since. Kona resident and movie and television star Richard B o o n e entered the tournament in 1964 with his boat Goodbye Charlie. Boone, who had starred in "Have Gun, Will Travel," enthusiastically promoted the event. He donated his time and talent to 117

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promote the H I B T and Kona as the world's premier center for fishing. The H I B T has been a big success thanks to his efforts. After he died in 1981, the Board of Governors created the Richard Boone Award for the top charter boat. In 1965 the Henry Chee Award was established to honor the "Grey Ghost of the Kona Coast" for his ability to venture solo away from fleets and find the best marlin fishing available. The award honors the captain of the boat on which the greatest number of biHfish points are scored, a trophy unique among major fishing tournaments. That same year the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service introduced a tag and release program, which tournament officials added as a scoring incentive. The cost for the 1965 H I B T was about $80 per day per boat. Three world records for marlin were set at the 1973 HIBT. Honolulu's Welby Taylor caught a 663 pounder on a 50-pound test, Eric Tixier used an 80-pound test to catch a 916 pounder, and Doris Jones set a women's record by catching a 669 pounder on a 130-pound test line. In 1975 Kona's Judy-Ann Nakamura set two world records in two days using an 80-pound test line. O n opening day she caught a 231-pound ahi. The second day, her catch of a 35-pound aku was still a record even though it did not count for the tournament. In 1980 the Pacific Gamefish Foundation, which became a member of HIBT, was formed to study and conserve game fish. Dr. Richard Brill was appointed as the scientific director. The foundation, with the help of scientists from Hawaii and elsewhere, has been involved with the study and conservation of game fish such as tuna and marlin. In 1995 The Bay of Islands South Pacific Women's Team made history as the first all-female team to lead the tournament. The women led after three days of the fiveday competition. Hawaii's Moana Kai Fishing Club took top honors. Another form of fishing, spearfishing, has its own supporters. In the early 1950s there were an estimated 10,000 spear fishermen in the territory. The sport was affordable for just about anyone. A rubber-powered gun, commonly known as the Hawaiian Sling, cost only $3. Other necessities were flippers ($10), a face mask ($6), and a spear ($2).Thus one needed only $21 to go spearfishing in Island waters. Though Kauai and the Big Island had spearfishing tournaments in the 1970s, competitive spearfishing did not gain popularity until the next decade. Leading the resurgence was the formation in 1985 of the Haleiwa-based North Shore Spearfishers.The club is a nonprofit organization and quite conservation minded. Divers do not overfish and take only what they can consume. They avoid wounding fish and go directly for the kill. Divers are taught to lie down and wait for fish to come in their direction. Most fish are caught in a shallow area up to 15 feet deep, though divers fish in 25-60 feet of water. Divers move slowly to the bottom and when finished use their long fins to surface quickly. They use either spearguns or three-pronged spears. Octopus pose a hazard, but divers can kill them by biting the eye. The most feared encounters are with eels and sharks, so diving with a partner is always recommended. The North Shore Spearfishers Club has approximately 25 members.The club's leader is A1 Lagunte, who has been the North Shore's beach cleanup coordinator for six years. Most of the club's members have donated their time for beach cleanup. Lagunte won the 1993 Hawaii Council of Diving Clubs Outstanding Diver Award based upon his community service and his efforts in perpetuating the sport of spearfishing. H e has also been a legisla-

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tive aide to State Representative Alex Santiago, chairman o f the Ocean Recreation and Marine R e s o u r c e Committee. T h e club hosts the N o r t h Shore Spearfishing Contest every August. T h e event originated in 1986 and draws more than a hundred entries. Contestants are allowed to catch a m a x i m u m o f ten fish. T h e stringent rules also limit the type o f fish. Contest requirements state that fish must be edible, a m i n i m u m o f 16 inches, and a m i n i m u m o f 5 pounds. N o prize money is given. Excess catches are donated to charity. Enthusiastic divers have helped the contest grow each year.Two highlights date from 1988. Kelii L e o n g caught the first ulua in contest history, a 26 pounder, while Laura Brezinskey became the first w o m a n diver in contest history. Spearfishing has also attracted other Hawaii athletes. Two-time world racquetball champion Egan Inoue o f Honolulu took up spearfishing while recuperating from a knee injury. In the early 1990s he set a world record with the catch o f a 6 5 - p o u n d barracuda. T h e same decade, heavyweight kickboxing champion Dennis Alexio set a world standard when he speared a 131-pound ulua during a free dive o f f M o l o k a i . Hawaii's conservation practices have set a precedent for the National Championships. In recognition o f Hawaii's efforts, the U.S. National Free Diving Contest was held at Mokuleia in 1996 in place of the North Shore Spearfishing Contest. Hawaii's team was comprised of members of the North Shore Spearfishers Club and the Alii Holo Kai Dive Club. High surf and murky conditions hampered performances, but Hawaii finished second. Hawaii repeated as second-place finishers at the 1997 Nationals held in Malibu, California. John Ernst, Wendell Ko, and Hanalei Adric finished among the elite and became the first divers from Hawaii to qualify for the World Championships. T h o u g h Hawaii's waters have been heavily fished, there seem to be plenty o f reco m m e n d e d fishing areas. For daytime fishing, consider Oahu's Sunset Beach (especially when big waves arrive) or Kauai's Poipu Beach for papio (juvenile jack). N i g h t ime anglers seeking ulua (jack) go to South Point on the B i g Island or Oahu's M a k a p u u . T h e best throw netting spots are Lanai's Kolokolo and Oahu's Kaena Point.

THE RECORD BOOK Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) Hawaii's Champion Teams

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Club Ala Moana Sportsman's Club Team I Ala Moana Sportsman's Club Team III Pearl Harbor Naval Station Panair Sportsmen's Club Heeia Bay Fishing Club Team I Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club Team IV Mauna Kea Fishing Club Lahaina Yacht Club Tournament Anglers Assn. Moana Kai Fishing Club

George Perry George Perry J i m Oliver Mickey Dungate Rufus Spalding Jr. Dudley Lewis Henry Davis Bill Holt Bill Hoey Dick Krupa

Points 711 698 1,252 677 1,023.5 1,544 2,288 1,173 1,581 1,274

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Club Ala Moana Sportsman's Club Team I Ala Moana Sportsman's Club Team III Balboa Angling Club Pearl Harbor Naval Station Panair Sportsmen's Club Bay of Islands Swordfish Club Heeia Bay Fishing Club Team I West Palm Beach Fishing Club West Palm Beach Fishing Club Los Angeles Billfish Club Southern California Sportsman's Club City of Portland Saratoga Sportsman's Association Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club Team IV Mauna Kea Fishing Club Club Cabo San Lucas Southern California Sportsman's Club Cornhusker Billfish Club of Nebraska Las Vegas Sport Fishing Club Las Vegas Sport Fishing Club Nevada Gamefish Club Beverly HillsYacht Club Kona Game Fishing Club Team IV

Captain George Perry George Perry Elmer Hehr J i m Oliver Mickey Dungate Frank Lysons Rufus Spalding Jr. James Kimberly Walter Brooks Frank Hedge Elmer C. Rigby J i m Conway Bob Whitlow Dudley Lewis Henry Davis Steve Zuckerman Keith Hudson Raymond Gottner Eddie Sicilia Eddie Sicilia Tom McMillan Douglas McAvoy Kenneth Auld

Points 711 698 840 1,252 677 862 1,023.5 1,329 1,430 1,079 1,100 1,355 1,556 1,544 2,288 3,848 2,370 1,837 1,870 1,785 1,299 1,502 1,502 continued

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Captain

Club

Points

Tom Michels

Marshall's Billfish Club San Buenaventura Fishing Club Marianas Gamefish Club Laguna Niguel Billfish Club Laguna Niguel Billfish Club Takchiyo Fishing Club, Japan Blinker Sport & Game Fish Club,

Paul Mcintosh R o b e r t D. Smith Brooks Morris Brooks Morris Hiroki Matsukata Alexander Jahr

West Germany American Samoa Gamefish Association Gamefish Club of South Australia Lahaina Yacht Club # 1 Tournament Anglers Hawaii Port Hacking Gamefishing Club of Australia San Rafael Billfish Club Moana Kai Fishing Club South Australia Pajaro Valley Gamefish Club Mauna Kea Sports Fishing Club of Japan

Peter R e i d John Johnston Bill Holt

Wade Mabry Dick Krupa Peter Pakula R o c k y Franich Takaaki Ushimura

1,500 1,274 1,200 1,400 1,529

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1982

Ralph C o n n e r Rusty U n g e r

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1,013 1,328 1,173 1,581 1,575

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Allan Ayano

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Skipper

1994 1995 1996 1997

Marlin Parker Denny Putnam Allan Ayano Chris Rose

Boat Marlin

Magic

Piper Lady Dee No Problem

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Skipper Rope Nelson Bart Miller John McReary Bobby Brown John Honl Jeff Fay Ben Elmendorf Bart Miller George Molholm Willy Erickson Tioni Judd Jeff Fay Jack Ross Kip Taylor Gregg Cherry Marlin Parker Jerome Judd Wally Kobayashi Rusty Unger Del Cannon Bill Ross Kenny Llanes Tioni Judd Jim Wagner Dale Leverone Jack Ross

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Lincoln Ahlo

Sea Baby III

1993 1994

J e f f Fay

Humdinger Kona Rainbow

1995 1996

Tom Hattermer

Ilima V Aerial

1997

Chris R o s e John Jordan

1998

Scott Fuller

Tara

Rusty Unge

Kona

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HIBT: Top Three Catches on 50-Pound Test Line

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Name

Club

1062.5

1986

Gil Kraemer

Laguna Niguel Billfish Club

772.0

1986

JoeYee

Pajaro Valley Game Fish Club

762.0

1974

Neil Nishikawa

Club Cabo San Lucas

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1973

Eric Tixier

Haura Club de Tahiti

745.0

1976

MikeYokonuma

Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club

683.0

1977

William Conrad

Pacifica Marlin Club

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HIBT: Top Three Catches on 130-Pound Test Line

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Name

Club

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1966

J i m Kimberly

West Palm Beach Fishing Club

804.0 783.0

1962 1967

Leo Brown Ben Baldwin

Pearl Harbor Naval Station Maalaea Boat & Fishing Club

North Shore Spearfishing Contest (Haleiwa Beach Park, Oahu)

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Prong: Gene Higa. Nathan Otsubo Award for the Most Outstanding Diver Gun: Steven Lee. 1995 Men. Total Weight Three-Prong: Craig Hara. Largest Fish Three-Prong: Henry Bias. Total Weight Gun: Steven Lee. Largest Fish Gun: Kevin Kong. Most Outstanding Diver ThreeProng: Craig Hara. Nathan Otsubo Award for the Most Outstanding Diver Gun: Steven Lee. Women: Tanya Bernie. 1996 Event Was Not Held. 1997 Men. Three-Prong Total Weight: Gene Higa.Three-Prong Largest Fish: George Matsuda. Gun Division Total Weight: Steven M. Lee. Largest Fish: Jayson Yim. Junior: Dane Rauch. Perpetual Trophies. Most Outstanding Diver Three-Prong: Gene Higa. Nathan Otsubo Award (Gun Division): Steven M. Lee. Women: Tanya Bernie.

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Weight

Angler

Ahi (Yellowfin) Ahi Poonui (Bigeye) Aku (Skipjack) Bonito, Striped Kawakawa (Wavyback Skipjack)

325 lbs 228 lbs 37 lbs 8 oz 8 lbs 25 lbs 6 oz

Joey Cabell Nicci Gehweiler Potato Okimoto Atsushi Chikada Jason S. Nagahisa

Species

Weight

Angler

Marlin, Black Marlin, Pacific Blue Marlin, Striped Pacific Sailfish Spearfish Swordfish

1,205 lbs 1,805 lbs 211 lbs 119 lbs 72 lbs 267 lbs

Location of Catch Lanai Kona, Hawaii Hawaii Kona, Hawaii Kapaa, Kauai

Date 7-13-90 11-20-96 1964 10-18-97 4-21-98

Billfìsh

Lei Aloha Gail Choy-Kaleiki Roger L. Paul Ed Sceery Dean Clark Cherie Waroquiers

Location of Catch Red Hill, Hawaii Waianae, Oahu Red Hill, Hawaii Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Kona, Hawaii Kona, Hawaii

Date 7-19-80 6-10-70 1-18-96 6-10-83 8-13-96 6-21-88

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Others Species

Weight

Angler

Location of Catch

Date

Flying Fish

1 lb 6.08 oz

Bobby K.Alipio

Kaena Point, Oahu

10-13-96

Kamanu (Rainbow

3 0 lbs 15 oz

Hobie Goodale

Hawaii

1963

82 lbs

Kathy Hunter

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

9-24-87

Oahu

Runner) Mahimahi (Dolphinfish) O n o (Wahoo)

124 lbs 12 oz

J . B. Stickney

Shark, Thresher

829 lbs 6 oz

Kevin S. Nakamaru Keahole, Hawaii

6-26-90

Shark, Mako

1,207 lbs

Jodie Daniels

3-2-90

1940s

Kona, Hawaii

Bottom Fish Angler

Location of Catch

Species

Weight

Date

Hapuupuu (Grouper.,

563 lbs

Russell M o r i

Maui

2-27-89

3.7 lbs 3 oz 32 lbs 7 oz

Donald F. Markley Patrick Henriques

Penguin Banks Kapaa, Kauai

2-13-80 12-29-96

28 lbs

Greg Holzman

Niihau

8-14-96

7 lbs

John Camero

Hamakua Coast,

11-24-89

Sea Bass) Snapper, Gray (Uku) Snapper, Silverjaw (Lehi) Snapper, Long-TailecI R e d (Onaga) Snapper, Paddletail

Hawaii Snapper, Pink (Opakapaka)

13 lbs

Leonard Huddy

Waianae, Oahu

3-9-98

15.5 oz

Snapper, Randall's

23 lbs

Naohiko Nonogaki

Kona, Hawaii

9-13-97

Snapper, R e d (Ehu)

10 lbs 2 oz

Ray Maruyama

Kaena Point,

2-26-96

Walu (Oil Fish)

85 lbs

Lois C. Nottage

Mokumanu

Oahu 6-25-63

Ledge, Oahu

Midwater Fish Location o f Catch

Species

Weight

Angler

Date

Aholehole (Flag-

1 lb 9 oz

Mike Jervis

Keaukaha, Hawaii

2-1-95

Akule (Bigeye Scad)

1 lb 15.5 oz

Mickey Auld

Lahaina, Maui

3-27-98

Barracuda, Great

77 lbs

Dean Hayashi

Olowalu, Maui

3-22-92

Kala (Unicorn Fish)

10 lbs 15 oz

Regan Park

Sand Island, Oahu

12-23-96

Needlefish, Giant

14 lbs 8 oz

Kahana Itozaki

Kau, Hawaii

8-22-95

Opelu (Mackerel Scad)

2 lbs 9.8 oz

Jerry Funai

Penguin Banks

1-7-95

Palani (Dussumier's

10 lbs 5 oz

Wallace Hanong

White Stone, Lanai

9-29-96

Tail Fish)

Surgeon Fish)

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Weight

Saba (Chub Mackerel]1

1 lb 2.2 oz

Wahanui (Fork-) Tailed Snapper

5 lbs 3.9 oz

Angler Herbert Nakagawa John Meston

Location of Catch

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Date

Waimea Bay, Oahu

1-27-97

North Shore, Molokai

3-25-93

Wide-Range Fish Angler

Location o f Catch

121 lbs 15 lbs 8.8 oz 22 lbs 6.5 oz

Stanley Iwashita Darryl R . Bailey Daryl M.Wong

Punaluu, Hawaii Waianae, Oahu Kaneohe, Oahu

12-30-90 3-6-92 3-8-85

16 lbs 12.8 oz

Destry Eugenio

Naha, Lanai

9-11-94

48 lbs

Eric Imasaka

Laie Point, Oahu

1-79

16 lbs 3 oz

Craig Maeshiro

8-21-95

191 lbs

A1 Gadow

Kahuku Point, Oahu Lahaina, Maui

Weight

Angler

Location o f Catch

22 lbs 3 oz 10 lbs 8 oz

Darryl Nakasone Yuichi Marumoto

Pearl Harbor, Oahu Barbers Point, Oahu

10-26-85 5-29-97

1 lb 4 oz 6 lbs 12.3 oz

Scot Minemoto Richard Oliver

Hilo, Hawaii Oahu

9-18-94 3-10-96

3 lbs 1.8 oz

Daryl M.Wong

Ewa Beach, Oahu

3-24-96

7 lbs. 7.9 oz

Wayne Watanabe

Penguin Banks

2-5-95

5 lbs. 10.24 oz 5 lbs 8.16 oz

Anthony Fushikoshi Harry J. O n o

Hookipa Beach, Maui East Oahu

11-7-96 1-21-95

1 lb 4 oz

Yvonne Kimura

Kawailoa, Oahu

6-11-95

5 lbs 4.64 oz 11 oz

Layne K. Oishi William Disbro

Kihei, Maui Punaluu, Oahu

9-30-93 11-5-95

Species

Weight

Kahala (Ambeijack) Ulua, Bigeye Trevally Ulua, Bluefin Trevally (Omilu) Ulua, Island Jack (Yellow-spot) Ulua, Mirror Trevally (Kagami) Ulua, Paopao (Golden Trevally) Ulua, White (Giant Trevally)

Date

1-14-80

Nearshore Fish Species Awaawa (Ladyfish) Aweoweo (Red Bigeye) Butterfly Fish Goatfish (Moana Ukali) Goatfish, DoubleBarred (Munu) Goatfish, R e d (Weke Ula) Goatfish,WhiteSaddle (Kumu) Kawelea (Heller's Barracuda) Kupipi (Black-Spot Sergeant) Lai (Leatherback) Lizard Fish

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Species Mamo (Hawaiian Sergeant) Manini (Convict Surgeonfish) Milkfish (Awa) Moi (Pacific Threadfin) Mu (Porgy) Mullet, Striped Nenue (Rudderfish) Nohu (Scorpion Fish) Oio (Bonefish) Parrotfish, False Parrotfish, Large Blue (Uhu) Parrotfish, R e d and Violet (Uhu) Parrotfish, Redlip (Uhu) Poopaa (Hawkfish) Snakefish Squirrelfish (Menpachi) Squirrelfish, Sabre Toau (Blacktail Snapper) Triggerfish, Brown Wrasse (Nabeta) Wrasse, Black-Spot Wrasse, BlackStriped Wrasse, Green (Hinalea) Wrasse, Ringtail (Poou)

Weight

Angler

10 oz

Jeffrey Juan

1 lb 5.33 oz 38 lbs 6 oz 9 lbs 8 oz

Location of Catch

Date 6-28-96

John Kalani

Hamakua Coast, Hawaii Punaluu, Hawaii

Richard Oliver R . Nobu Tengan

Oahu Laie, Oahu

12-3-95 1-5-91

13 lbs R e x C. Bigg 3 lbs 10.6 oz Glenn K. Hazama 11 lbs 2 oz James A. Balai Sr. 7 lbs 10 oz Eric Ige

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Oahu R e d Road, Hawaii Oahu

7-12-92 5-28-97 5-17-92 12-29-96

18 lbs 2 oz 10 lbs 8 oz

William Badua Thomas K.Arce

1954 7-16-92

11 lbs 6 oz

Francis Lau

Hawaii Ka Laea Point, Molokai East Oahu

13 lbs 11 oz

Ewa Beach, Oahu

9-2-96

16 lbs

Ryan Ikaika Gaudia Joshua D. Ornong

Pauwela, Maui

4-29-96

1 lb 4.8 oz 12.3 oz 1 lb 9 oz

Leland Nogawa Dean Corish Stephen Oliberos

Waimea Bay, Oahu Waimea Bay, Oahu North Shore, Oahu

6-2-94 8-23-97 2-4-94

8 lbs 6 oz 4 lbs 2 oz

Eddie Carvalhojr. James Juan

Kohala, Hawaii Hamakua, Hawaii

9-2-94 7-1-96

7 lbs 5.2 oz 2 lbs 12.48 oz 6 lbs 2 oz 6 lbs 2 oz

Trent Cypriano Jimmy Yamamoto

Nanakuli, Oahu Kona, Hawaii

2-25-97 2-2-97

Robert Hokoana R e x C. Bigg

2-11-95 1-1-96

4 lbs 9 oz

Walter Balai

East Oahu Keahole Point, Hawaii Malama Flats, Hawaii

2 lbs 7.9 oz

Take Tomson

Kaneohe, Oahu

8-19-97

7-23-95

8-9-94

2-4-93

Crustaceans Species Crab, Samoan Lobster, Slipper

Weight

Angler

6 lbs 12 oz 4 lbs 3.4 oz

Rowland Caramonte Steven Fonnesbeck

Location of Catch West Loch, Oahu Kaneilio Point, Oahu

Date 4-4-98 12-3-95

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Squid and Octopus Location Species

Weight

Angler

of Catch

Date

Squid (Diamond Back) Tohei (White Eel) Octopus

23 lbs

Errol Nishimura

South Shore, Oahu

10-21-95

22 lbs 2 oz 17 lbs 8 oz

Kenyan K. Beals Randy Lianes

South Point, Hawaii Honokohau, Hawaii

9-21-96 1-3-98

Hawaii State Freshwater Fishing R e c o r d s Location Species

Weight

Angler

Bass, Largemouth

9 lbs 9.4 oz

Dickie Broyles

Bass, Peacock (Tucunare) Bass, Sraallmouth Bluegill Carp, German Grass Catfish, Channel Catfish, Chinese Oscar Pongee (Snakehead) Trout, Rainbow

9 lbs 4.2 oz

Barry Brun

4 lbs 2.24 oz 6 oz 13 lbs 4.5 oz

Brian Suyeoka Steve Rohrmayr Darreil K. Ariola

43 lbs 13 oz 12.8 oz 2 lbs 6 oz 7 lbs 1/4 oz 5 lbs 10.56 oz

of Catch Waita Reservoir, Kauai Lihue, Kauai

1-26-92

3-25-97 10-23-76 1-16-96

Dayton Miyamura Richard T. Moody Hugh Okuma Ann Hart

Manoa Stream, Oahu Lake Wilson, Oahu Waita Reservoir, Kauai Lake Wilson, Oahu Lake Wilson, Oahu Lake Wilson, Oahu Lake Wilson, Oahu

Mark I. Sueyasu

Kokee, Kauai

8-7-91

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Football first appeared in Hawaii over a century ago. In his book Firsts and Almost Firsts In Hawaii, R o b e r t Schmitt wrote that "Football appears to have been introduced around 1875, when Amasa Pratt bought a football for the boys at Punahou and taught them a form o f association football. B y 1887 they were playing at St. Albans College (the forerunner o f Iolani School)." Punahou history also reveals that Pratt joined the boys' football games and thought that the sport "helped control their tempers." T h e first newspaper account o f a game appeared on December 1 , 1 8 8 4 . T h e Pacific Commercial Advertiser reported that "a spirited game o f football took place at the Makiki Reserve between the boys o f Fort Street and Punchbowl Schools, which the former won two goals to nothing." Ship's crews also played football in Hawaii. In 1890 a crew from the U.S. Flagship Charleston played a Honolulu team at the Makiki grounds. Charleston dominated the Honoluluans by a score o f 18-0 before an appreciative crowd, "many who had never seen a game before." Oahu College (now Punahou) instructor J . Q. Wood helped popularize the sport after he became the head football coach in 1890. For the next six years Punahou played various Oahu club teams such as the Razzle Dazzle, the Pacifics, and the Town Team. Punahou's season consisted o f a single game played in February. In 1893 the game was moved to Thanksgiving. T h e equipment wasn't the pigskin now commonly used, but a round, black, rubber ball. O n Thanksgiving week o f 1891, students from Oahu College published a challenge in the local media to the Honolulu Athletic Club and Razzle Dazzle to meet in a football game. T h e teams played at Punahou, but the Razzle didn't have much dazzle and lost to HAC 6 - 0 . Football "seasons" back then usually consisted o f a single game. Football was a rugged sport in those days. Players didn't wear protection until 1897, when pads were first used. Face protection wasn't used until 1 8 9 9 . T h e protection consisted o f a nosepiece held in place by a headstrap and attached mouthpiece. Neighbor island football began on Maui in 1 9 0 2 . T h e first game was held in N o -

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vember that year at Wells Park with the Wailukus prevailing over the M o r n i n g Stars 10-0.There was interest in forming a winter league, but there weren't enough teams. Three O a h u schools were playing football by 1903: Kamehameha, which had reappeared after a five-year hiatus, Honolulu High (now McKinley), and O a h u College. Kamehameha w o n that year, followed by the Punahou dominance starting in 1904. Helmets were w o r n for the first time in 1906. Games were informal. There were no bleachers, no seats, and no admission charge. Spectators walked along the sidelines during games. Electric cars had yet to be introduced, so fans rode mule cars (pulled by two mules) to Punahou's games. In 1909 the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) was formed. T h e first league games were held that fall. Advertiser writer R o d Ohira, in his five-part series covering the history of the ILH, wrote that "the first ILH football contest was played on O c t o ber 15,1909, with Punahou defeating Kamehameha 36-0." Mills College (now M i d Pacific Institute) joined the league in 1914 but withdrew just three years later. Punahou won the first nine titles before Kamehameha—behind a huge line anchored by H e r m a n Clark—broke the streak in 1918. McKinley w o n their first title in 1921. St. Louis, which had joined the league in 1919, won their first title in 1926. T h e H o n olulu Military Academy, which had also joined in 1919, competed for five years before dropping out. Even the College of Hawaii (now the University of Hawaii) participated, even though the Fighting Deans were not league members. T h e Deans played against the preps until 1918. Barefoot football also became popular during this era.The first barefoot league was formed in 1922 by O a h u sporting goods salesman A. K.Vierra. Honolulu's Senior Barefoot Football League included such teams as Kalihi, Punchbowl, Hui Elu, Palama, and Hui Kukuis. Players observed a weight limit of 145 pounds. In 1924 the limit was increased to 150 pounds, and by 1933 a "barrel class" was added for players weighing 130 to 170 pounds. Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island started leagues in the fall of 1926. This was rough-and-tumble football. Games were played without shoes, pads, or headgear. Equipment consisted of denim pants, a jersey, and some adhesive tape. D u r ing his winter visit in 1926, Notre D a m e coach Knute R o c k n e refereed two barefoot games and was impressed with the players' speed and skill. Players also had a lot of endurance. Typical of players from that era was Palama Settlement offensive end William Flazer. T h e Palama captain played every game without substitution for four years while leading his team to successive 150-pound team championships. His record punt was 80 yards against a stiffbreeze.Weekly games drew more than three thousand spectators. Championship games were held throughout O a h u until Honolulu Stadium opened in 1926. T h e Kalihi Thundering Herd trampled the Kakaako Sons 30-0 that year to win the Spalding Senior League Championship. Territorial championships were held as early as 1935. Hawaii was probably the only place in the world where barefoot football was played under official American rules. That changed in the fall of 1941 when a group of Hawaii All-Stars introduced barefoot football to California. T h e sport continued during the war years. Kalihi's Athletic Club and Diamond Packers were dominant

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teams during the decade. Barefoot football remained popular until the late 1950s, when it was eclipsed by modern American football.

1 9 2 3 : THE SEASON OF HIGH-SCORING SHUTOUTS The 1923 prep football season made history for its high-scoring games. Maui was the site of the first scoring binge as Baldwin's Bears mauled St. Anthony's Trojans 84-0. But that was only a prelude to the game on November 16 at Kamehameha's Field.The Warriors were favored by 28 points to beat the Honolulu Military Academy, a team with only 15 players. HMA had already lost to McKinley 75-0 and Punahou 88-0. Kamehameha roared to a 52-0 lead at the end of three quarters, after which the starting lineup took a break. But the slaughter had only begun. The military's bench of only four substitutes was fatigued and overwhelmed. Warrior starters returned for the final quarter and doubled the score! They threw, passed, and ran for almost a touchdown per minute. Fullback Jimmy Greig accounted for 40 points in the final stanza as the Warriors demolished the Academy 104-0. Kamehameha scored 16 touchdowns, 8 conversions, and never punted.The Academy closed out another scoreless season with a 43-0 loss to St. Louis and finished their ILH competition with a 0-21 record. School officials wisely dropped the sport in 1924.

The first high school football game at Honolulu Stadium was played on November 13, 1926, between Punahou and McKinley. The stadium, which had been dedicated just two days earlier by the UH-Town Team game, hosted a dramatic finish. Punahou quarterback Red McQueen broke a scoreless tie with two minutes remaining by scoring 10 points via a field goal, an interception for a touchdown, and a conversion. The Fighting Micks still scored a moral victory by denying the bigger and more powerful Punahou 11 an offensive touchdown. Kamehameha won the 1926 title, the first championship held in the stadium. Hawaii had many outstanding high school players during the 1920s and '30s. Kamehameha halfback Lemon "Rusty" Holt was one of the toughest and most versatile players around. He often played without a helmet. Holt played both ways: on offense he could run, pass, receive, and kick; on defense he played safety. In the 1926 ILH title matchup against St. Louis, he kicked the extra point to give the Warriors a 14-13 win over St. Louis. Another fine player was McKinley High's Solomon "Red" Raymond. He finished the 1928 season in style with two touchdown passes to Sonny Pai as McKinley broke Weber Junior College's seven-year winning streak 14-7. In 1929 he capped his prep career by zigzagging through the St. Louis defense as McKinley dumped St. Louis 142 in the Turkey Day game. Other notable players during the 1920s and '30s were Tommy and Joe Kaulukukui (Roosevelt), Hiram "Black Grange" Kaakua (St. Louis), Bill Wise (Kamehameha), Ducky Swan (St. Louis), and Walter "Buster" McGuire (Punahou).

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Roosevelt High entered the ILH in 1932, followed by Iolani in 1936 and Farrington in 1938. Roosevelt w o n its first title in 1936. T h e season ended with a popular high school tradition, the Thanksgiving Day game at Honolulu Stadium. R o u g h R i d e r tailback Joe Kaulukukui provided the drama. In the third quarter he returned a punt 35 yards for the only score, as Roosevelt shut out McKinley 6-0. McKinley rebounded from the loss to win titles in 1937 and 1938. T h e football laurels contributed to a record sweep of five ILH titles. McKinley's Class of 1938 also w o n tides in baseball, basketball, track, and swimming. Their record still stands. T h e Iolani R e d Raiders w o n their first title in 1939 and successfully defended in 1940. T h e R e d Raiders were guided by Father Kenneth A. Bray, w h o ranks among the greatest of Hawaii's prep coaches. T h e English-born Bray was a builder of men, a perfectionist w h o stressed the fundamentals and excellent sportsmanship. H e was loved by his players and respected by his foes. Bray's teams were frequent underdogs, but he was a genius whose meticulous game preparation helped his players peak at the right time. Father Bray used a horseshoe to motivate his players. H e was impressed with Seabiscuit, the underdog that upset 1937 Triple Crown winner War Admiral in a match race at Pimlico. Bray wrote and requested one of Seabiscuit's shoes. T h e owner obliged, and soon Iolani's players had a good luck charm to kiss before games. T h e popularity of high school football helped programs weather the disruptions of the war years better than other sports. In 1940 the Rural O a h u Secondary Schools League (ROSSL) was formed with Benjamin Parker (now Castle), Kahuku, Leilehua, Waialua, and Waipahu. League play was suspended in 1942 but resumed the following year. In 1950 the league changed its name to the Rural O a h u Interscholastic Association (ROIA). O n e of the biggest ILH upsets involved Punahou and McKinley in 1947. Some 28,000 fans squeezed into Honolulu Stadium to watch the 14-point favorite Punahou team tangle with McKinley. Coach Bill Wise's team responded with a solid defensive effort as the Tigers outmuscled Punahou 19-7. D o n Coryell, one of America's most successful football coaches, started out as an assistant at Punahou in the early 1950s. H e became head coach at Farrington High in 1952. Coryell eventually moved to California and coached at San Diego State during the 1960s. H e upgraded the Aztec program to N C A A Division I status and later joined the National Football League with the San Diego Chargers. His "Air Coryell" offense in 1981 featured a record-setting passing attack led by quarterback Dan Fouts. Punahou ended a 24-year drought by defeating Kamehameha 25-2 for the ILH title in 1953. Halfback A1 Harrington scored on two long touchdown runs as the Puns capped a perfect season with seven wins.The January 1954 issue of Scholastic Magazine named A1 Hawaii's first consensus prep All-American. Roosevelt High's championship teams from 1955 to 1957 made them only the second ILH school to win three titles in a row (Punahou teams had w o n consecutive titles from 1909 to 1917). Roosevelt coach E d m u n d " T i c k y " Vasconcellos led his team to 21 consecutive regular-season victories during that span. T h e 1956 season ended with the first meeting of ILH and O I A champions, called the Aloha Bowl. Roosevelt

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shut out Kahuku 22-0 in the forerunner of today's prep bowl, O a h u s mythical state championship. Hawaii produced numerous prep All-Americans during the 1960s. A m o n g the best known were Punahou quarterback Charlie Wedemeyer, Kamehameha lineman/wide receiver Michael C h u n , and Farrington guard Deroy Lavatai. Roosevelt produced three outstanding players: quarterback Howard Leslie, end Peter Haliniak, and defensive tackle Warner Wong. Kamehameha dominated ILH play during the decade, winning four titles. In 1967 the R.OIA dropped rural from its name and became the O a h u Interscholastic Association (OIA). Radford and Kailua each w o n three O I A titles during the decade. High school footballs popularity was at an all-time high during the 1960s. Hawaii lacked a pro team, and the University of Hawaii program was growing slowly after being canceled in 1961. Prep football became the most popular sport in town. Games at Honolulu Stadium drew fans statewide. Sellouts were common, and fans proudly entertained each other with impromptu singing. Seasons culminated with the popular doubleheaders held on Thanksgiving Day. Games sold out the first week in September, even though the season hadn't started and no one knew which teams would participate! Thousands of fans w h o couldn't get tickets listened to the games on the radio. Honolulu dailies gave Thanksgiving Day games front-page coverage.The doubleheaders were Hawaii's sports event of the year. T h e 1965 Turkey Day game between Farrington and Kamehameha was profiled in the book Shaping History, by Helen Geracimos Chapin. Honolulu Star-Bulletin columnist Jim Becker covered the game. Becker, a former Associated Press bureau chief and world correspondent, gave Hawaii sports fans a terrific human interest story that described the emotions of the underdog Farrington players. This was more than a game—it was public vs. private school, the less privileged vs. the more privileged, and two very different worlds of O a h u colliding on a football field. His column, " T h e Day the Govs Won It All," described the last day of the season for the Farrington High players. It had been 21 long years since Farrington had w o n the ILH title. Their team bus was a rusted 23-year-old vehicle that had caught fire the previous year. Farrington coach Tom Kiyosaki spent much of his time trying to find food at the school cafeteria for his players, many of w h o m were poor. T h e Warriors had already beaten Farrington by 19 points earlier in the season. Some players received crank phone calls before the game, so Kiyosaki and his staff scrounged up some money and moved the team to Waikiki's C o c o Palms Hotel. T h e next day they bused to Honolulu Stadium where the Govs held one final meeting.The players said a prayer in the locker room and then dedicated the game to their coaches. After chanting "alu" three times, Farrington was ready. An overflow crowd of 24,171 watched the Governors fall behind 6-0. But they rallied from that deficit to win 16-6, and then Kiyosaki and his players let the tears flow. Becker's story inspired many sports fans—and nonsports fans—to share their feelings. H e received 150 phone calls and 360 letters, including those from Mayor Neal Blaisdell and Governor John Burns. Surprisingly, Hawaii's best pro player wasn't even a first-team choice in high school. Kailua High quarterback Russ Francis was named to the second team of the Honolulu Advertiser's 1970 O I A Eastern Division All-Stars. Francis shared second-team

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honors with quarterbacks Tommy Santos of Farrington, Joe Lee of Kaimuki, and Rocky Balada of Castle. Roosevelt's AlvinTokuda was named first-team quarterback. The year 1970 was also one of dramatic change. Honolulu public schools in the ILH, frustrated with inconsistent recruiting practices and eligibility rules, left to join the OIA. They couldn't compete with private schools that had access to greater sources of funding, such as endowments. The five schools that left were Farrington, Kaimuki, Kalani, McKinley, and Roosevelt. Their departure sadly ended Turkey Day doubleheaders and decades of traditional rivalries within the league. Hawaii high school football has never been the same. Unfortunately, the intensity of those rivalries has never been recaptured. One of the most exciting games of the decade was the Iolani-Punahou thriller in 1972. The Red Raiders led 25-6 with just 12 minutes to play, but their lead would soon evaporate. Punahou running back MosiTatupu gained huge chunks of yardage as the Buff and Blue cut the deficit to 25-20 with just 65 seconds left. Their final drive started on the Iolani 44 yard line. Tatupu broke free for 22 yards. Then with ten seconds remaining, quarterback Duane Akina lofted a 16-yard pass over an Iolani defender to receiver Mike Ciacci for the winning touchdown. Hawaii's bowl game featuring the ILH and OIA champions was first held in 1973. The game was initially called the Oahu Bowl and marked the first time that the league champions played each other in the postseason. Though the bowl game doesn't include neighbor island champions, it's considered Hawaii's state championship. Waianae quarterback Victor Humalon passed 11 yards to William Pimental for the game's only score as Larry Ginoza's Seariders shut out the St. Louis Crusaders 6-0 at Honolulu Stadium. The game was renamed the Prep Bowl in 1974. Damien and Iolani played the first prep football game at the new Aloha Stadium in 1975. The Monarchs kicked off the ILH tripleheader by topping Iolani 28-15. The season ended with the first Prep Bowl at the stadium. A crowd of 30,201 saw Kamehameha win their second straight title by topping Waianae 20-14. In 1977 Kamehameha coach Calvin Chai was named the National High School Football Coach of the Year by the High School Football Coaches of America. Chai was given the award over 22 other nominees nationwide. One of the best Prep Bowl stories dates from 1981. Radford coach John Velasco suddenly died late in the season while the Rams were chasing the OIA title. His players overcame the adversity to reach the Prep Bowl against perennial power St. Louis. The Crusaders reached inside the Ram 20 six times during the game, but Radford's defense stuffed St. Louis each time. A 63-yard pass from Ram quarterback Ken Niumatalolo to Greg Pace with 3:22 left clinched the victory by a score of 14-2. Leilehua scored the OIA's last Prep Bowl victory in 1984. The Mules' swarming defense caused six turnovers by St. Louis in the 10-0 victory. Coach Hugh Yoshida's team scored with a field goal and a 31-yard fumble return for a touchdown. In 1985 the Pac-Five Wolfpack blasted Waianae 56-7, the largest winning margin in Prep Bowl history. Coach Cal Lee and his St. Louis Crusaders started their Prep Bowl dynasty the following year. The Crusaders have won a record 13 Prep Bowls in a row through 1998. Few of those games have been close. Quarterbacks John Hao and Darnell Arceneaux and all-purpose back George Ornellas are just a few of the Crusader

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all-stars from yesteryear. The most competitive Prep Bowl from recent years was the 1995 showdown between St. Louis and Kahuku. The Red Raiders and Crusaders swapped the lead five times before St. Louis clinched an exciting 27-26 win. St. Louis, perennially ranked among the top ten teams in the nation, set another record in 1997. Coach Cal Lee won his 189th game, eclipsing the state record held by Waianae's Larry Ginoza.The 1998 Prep Bowl featured two nationally ranked teams for the first time. St. Louis was ranked fifth by the Dick Butkus Football Network and fifteenth by the USA Today Top 25. Kahuku s Red Raiders earned their first national ranking that year, soaring as high as twelfth in the Butkus rankings and eithteenth in the USA Today poll. St. Louis entered the game 12—1.They forfeited a game to Kamehameha in October after it was discovered that certain Crusaders players broke school rules during a trip to Las Vegas the previous month. Undefeated Kahuku (12-0) was regarded as the strongest OIA team in several years, but the showdown of league champions ended with another Crusader win 26-20. St. Louis Quarterback Timmy Chang and All-American linebacker Joe Siofele earned MVP honors. One of Americas largest preseason football competitions is the Shawn Akina Classic held at Aloha Stadium in August. Skip Akina started the classic in 1987 to honor his brother Shawn, who died of heart failure at the age of 19. Shawn attended Punahou where he followed his four brothers onto the football team. He set many ILH passing records, but more importantly he was an outstanding student and well liked. Shawn accepted a scholarship to attend the University of Utah. He was lifting weights at the Utah campus gym when he had a heart attack and died. The Classic attracts California and other mainland teams to compete with Hawaii's best. California's Canyon High Cowboys broke St. Louis' 55-game winning streak in 1990 by beating the Crusaders 40-0. Funds raised by the Classic support high school athletic programs, the OIA, and provide an annual scholarship in Shawn's name. Scheduling problems have prevented this event from being held in recent years.

HAWAII'S FIRST FEMALE P L A Y E R S High school football in Hawaii isn't just a boy's game. Girls have overcome barriers and made their own history. One of the early trailblazers was Punahou's Cindy Stehouwer, who was the first girl to win the Hawaii competition of the NFL Pass, Punt, and Kick competition twice, in 1974 and 1976. Twenty years later, another Punahou student made history whenTui Moe became Hawaii's first female prep player in 1994. That season she became the first girl to score in an Oahu prep football game when she kicked an extra point in her team's 36-22 win over San Diego's Morse High at the Shawn Akina Football Classic. Later that season, Moanalua High's Heather Holbron became the first girl in the OIA to kick an extra point. Punahou had their next female placekicker in 1995 when Lisa Kowal handled the duties. In 1996 Iolani placekicker Angela Ichinose became the first girl to kick a field goal in a Hawaii varsity prep game. Her 27-yard kick helped the Red Raiders beat Kamehameha 30-6. In 1997 Kalaheo placekicker Jessica Kisor became the first girl in Hawaii prep gridiron history

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to be named to a varsity all-conference team. Kisor was an O I A first-team selection in her school's division.

Punahou quarterback Charlie Wedemeyer, Hawaii's prep athlete o f the 1960s, has inspired millions o f Americans with his courage and love o f life. After an Ail-American prep career at Punahou, Wedemeyer married his high school sweetheart Lucy Dangler and attended Michigan State University. He was a reserve quarterback on the M S U national championship team in 1966. Two years later he was named Spartan back o f the year and played in the East-West College Ail-Star Game and Hula Bowl. After graduation he moved to San Jose, California, and became an assistant football coach at Los Gatos High. In 1976 he began to lose strength in his hands and become weaker. Despite the handicap, he coached the Wildcats to the league tide. In 1978 he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. Charlie was given one year to live. He refused to give up on life and somehow found the strength to coach seven more years. Charlie was confined to a wheelchair and lost his ability to speak, but Lucy became his interpreter and driver on the sidelines. T h e Wedemeyers won three more tides, the last being in 1985. Charlie dropped below one hundred pounds that year, but still kept the will to live. In 1986 he was fired as head coach o f the Wildcats, but he returned three years later as an assistant with their freshman/ sophomore team. Television has chronicled the Wedemeyer's story. They received national attention in 1987 with the PBS documentary, " O n e More Season." In 1988, C B S profiled the Wedemeyers in the made-for-TV movie, "QuietVictory." Charlie has traveled across the country in his tireless efforts to educate Americans about ALS. In 1992 he was awarded the President's Trophy for Disabled American o f the Year. Charlie can only move his eyes, eyebrows, and lips, but the message that Lucy interprets for audiences is very powerful. He summed it up best in his autobiography, Charlie's Victory: " I live to give others hope." Football remains Hawaii's most popular high school sport, but youth and adult leagues also have supporters. Island youths fill the rosters o f Pop Warner Football, whose season culminates on Christmas Day with the state championship game called the Mele Kalikimaka Bowl. In 1997, the Laie/Kahuku-based Koolauloa R e d Raiders Pop Warner team coached by Brian Teo finished second nationally in the 8 - to 10year-old division. Lack o f money almost grounded the team in Hawaii, but thanks to a fund-raising effort by friends, families, and the Honolulu media, all expenses were paid for the trip to Orlando, Florida. T h e R e d Raiders made a valiant effort but lost a 1 3 - 1 2 squeaker to Texas' Pleasant Grove Trojans. Adult players can choose from the Honolulu Touch Tackle League, Hawaii Flag Football League, or j o i n semipro action with the Hawaii Football League. T h e Honolulu Touch Tackle League, which was formed in 1992, offers games at Ala Wai Community Park.Teams vie for supremacy in three divisions: Koko Head D i vision, Diamond Head Division, and Military Division.

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The Hawaii Flag Football League also started in 1992. Games are held Sundays at Salt Lake District Park. The ten-game season commences in November. Mainland teams occasionally join the league's invitational tournaments. Semipro players clash in the Hawaii Football League. The Maui-based league has eight teams throughout the Islands. Oahu has three, Maui and the Big Island two each, and Kauai has one.Teams such as the Leeward Chiefs, Kauai Cowboys, and others play a fall season that ends in January. Some players have tried out for professional teams in the Canadian League or Arena Football.

T H E RECORD BOOK Hawaii's Prep All-Americans ifi* **

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F a s t F a c t : T h e Roosevelt R o u g h Riders w e r e t h e first team to have two All-Americans in t h e same year. Q u a r t e r b a c k H o w a r d Leslie and e n d Peter Haliniak w o n h o n o r s in 1960.

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School

Position

Award

1953

A1 Harrington

Punahou

halfback

1954

Earl Bowick

Roosevelt

center

1954

Talbot George

St. Louis

quarterback

Magazine 5 th team, W i g w a m Wiseman of America H M , W i g w a m Wiseman

1954

R o y Nishioka

Iolani

end

of America H M , W i g w a m Wiseman

1956

Danny Ane

Punahou

lineman

1956

Milton Kam

Roosevelt

halfback

1960

Michael C h u n

Kamehameha

1960

Howard Leslie

Roosevelt

1960

Peter Haliniak

Roosevelt

lineman, wide receiver quarterback end

1960

Himmer Henry

Radford

halfback

1961

Glenn Shea

Roosevelt

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of America 1st team, Scholastic Magazine 1st team, Teen AilAmerican West Football Team 1st team, Sporting News H M , Sporting News 1st team, Teen AllAmerican West Football Team H M , Teen All-American West Football Team 6th team, Sporting News continued

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Edward Diaz

Farrington

Walter Harrington Walter Maze Wayne Williams

Punahou Radford Punahou

tackle guard fullback halfback

HM, Sporting HM, Sporting HM, Sporting HM, Sporting

Deroy Lavatai

Farrington

guard

1962

Charlie Wedemeyer

Punahou

quarterback,

1962

Warner Wong

Roosevelt

halfback defensive

1st team, Scholastic Magazine 1st team, Complete Sports Magazine

tackle lineman

1961 1961 1961 1961 1962

News News News News

1st team, Complete Sports Magazine

1963

Warner Wong

Roosevelt

1964

Charlie Wedemeyer

Punahou

quarterback, halfback

1965

Eddie Chung

Kailua

halfback

HM, Coach and Athlete

1966

Alfred "Buddy"

St. Louis

quarterback

Magazine HM, Kickoff Magazine

1997

Los Banos Mike Souza

Punahou

lineman

1st team, Parade Magazine

Coach and Athlete Magazine HM, Parade Magazine

Hawaii Prep Bowl Champions F a s t F a c t : Leilehua's victory in 1984 was the last by an O l A team. T h e Mules were coached by Hugh Yoshida, now athletic director at the University o f Hawaii.

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Champion

2nd Place

Winning Coach

1973

Waianae 6 Kamehameha 20

St. Louis 0 Leilehua 19

Larry Ginoza

Kamehameha 20 Kamehameha 46

Waianae 14 Radford 6

Cal Chai Cal Chai Larry Ginoza Larry Ginoza

1974 1975 1976 1977

Waianae 27

Punahou 6

1978 1979

Waianae 14 Kaiser 27

Kamehameha 6

1980

Iolani 7 (tie)

1981

Radford 14

1982

Pac-Five 14 St. Louis 15

St. Louis 2 Waianae 7 Nanakuli 12

Leilehua 10

St. Louis 0

1983 1984

Kamehameha 7 Waianae 7 (tie)

Cal Chai

R o n Lee Eddie Hamada (I) Larry Ginoza (\ JohnVelasco Don Botelho Cal Lee Hugh Yoshida continued

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Waianae 7 Waianae 6 Waianae 0 Waianae 7 Kahuku 18 Farrington 3 Waianae 6 Waianae 7 Kahuku 22 Kahuku 20 Kahuku 26 Waianae 0 Waianae 0 Kahuku 20

Don Botelho Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee Cal Lee

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School

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Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Kamehameha Punahou Punahou McKinley Kamehameha McKinley Punahou St. Louis Kamehameha St. Louis Kamehameha McKinley St. Louis

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Kamehameha Kamehameha McKinley Kamehameha Kamehameha Roosevelt McKinley McKinley Iolani Iolani St. Louis St. Louis Roosevelt Farrington St. Louis Kamehameha McKinley Kamehameha St. Louis Iolani Kamehameha Kamehameha continued

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Kamehameha Punahou Kamehameha Kamehameha Iolani St. Louis Pac-Five St. Louis St. Louis Pac-Five St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis

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Oahu Interscholastic Association Champions Fast Fact:

Radford's John Velasco and Wa~ ianae's Larry Ginoza are the only coaches to win titles spanning three decades. J® Jv

Year 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947

Team Leilehua Waialua League play canceled due to World War II Kahuku Kahuku Benjamin Parker Waipahu Kahuku Waialua

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Coach Mitsuo "Mits" Fujishige Mitsuo "Mits" Fujishige Mitsuo "Mits" Fujishige Mitsuo "Mits" Fujishige Toshi Nakasone Toshi Nakasone Toshi Nakasone Toshi Nakasone Harold Silva Masa Yonamine MasaYonamine Harold Silva JohnVelasco JohnVelasco MasaYonamine Joe Kahawai Joe Kahawai Alex Kane Larry Ginoza Larry Ginoza JohnVelasco Famika Anae Larry Ginoza Ben Ronquilio Famika Anae Larry Ginoza HughYoshida Larry Ginoza JohnVelasco Larry Ginoza Larry Ginoza R o n Lee Larry Ginoza JohnVelasco Larry Ginoza Sam Delos Reyes HughYoshida Harry Mitsui Harry Mitsui Harry Mitsui Harry Mitsui Doug Semones Skippa Diaz Harry Mitsui Harry Mitsui Doug Semones Doug Semones continued

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Coach Kazuma Hisanaga Rocky Sugino Edmund Toma Edmund Toma Harris Moku Ted Ura John Chalfant Earl Crozier David Fowler R o n Clay Hans "Pete" L'Orange Hans "Pete" L'Orange Ted Ura Ted Ura Ted Ura Earl Crozier Ted Ura Ted Ura Clarence Mills James Barry Ted Ura Ted Ura Ted Ura Earl Crozier Leroy Simms James Barry continued

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Hawaii Flag Football League P.O.Box 12139 Honolulu, HI 96828 Hawaii Football League P.O.Box 1459 Kahului, HI 96732 Hawaii High School Athletic Association P.O. Box 62029 Honolulu, HI 96839 Web site: http://www.sportsHIgh.com Hawaii Pop Warner 45-215 Hikiwale Street Kaneohe, HI 96744 Honolulu Touch Tackle League 767 Wiliwili Street Honolulu, HI 96826

Football College A l h o u g h college football didn't appear in Hawaii until the early 1900s, H o n o l u l u b o r n Charles Brewer had already achieved All-American status. H e left Hawaii as a y o u t h and was raised in Boston. Charley entered Harvard in 1892. Brewer played halfback and was outstanding, w i n n i n g Walter C a m p All-American h o n o r s his freshman year. His punishing runs b e h i n d Harvard's flying wedge formation and his b o o m i n g punts helped the C r i m s o n w i n the national championship. H e repeated as A l l - A m e r ican the following year, w h e n Harvard's only loss came to national champion Yale 6 0. Harvard added w i n n i n g seasons in 1894 and 1895, and Brewer w o n his third AllAmerican designation in the latter year. O n l y an ankle injury late in the 1894 season prevented h i m f r o m b e c o m i n g o n e of only five f o u r - t i m e consensus All-Americans. H e was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971. College football in Hawaii dates back to 1908 and the College of Hawaii's first year of organized athletics.The first recorded game was against P u n a h o u , w h o beat the college m e n that year 19-0. T h e college's team was comprised n o t only of students, but faculty! In 1938, Paradise of the Pacific writer N o r m a n C h u n g wrote that "Because of a lack of players, the ill clad, coachless team included three faculty members, B. E. Porter, R . C. Severance, and Arthur R . Keller, n o w vice-president of the University." Conditions changed in 1909 w h e n Austin Jones was hired as the college's first gridiron coach. Because there were n o other collegiate teams, all games were played against high schools. Austin's team debuted o n O c t o b e r 23 w i t h a w i n over McKinley H i g h School 6 - 5 before 2,500 fans at O a h u College (now P u n a h o u ) . T h e team f i n ished its inaugural season with a 2 - 2 mark, w i n n i n g the rematch against McKinley but losing twice to O a h u College. Jones coached two m o r e seasons, but football was dropped f r o m the athletic p r o gram f r o m 1912 to 1914. T h e program then had three coaches in three years, culminating in 1917 w h e n Dave Crawford guided Hawaii to its first unbeaten season. H e compiled another unbeaten season in 1919, including a 68-0 r o m p over Luke Field and a pair of wins over the Outrigger C a n o e Club. T h e season finale was exciting, as halfback Lionel " D u s k y " Brash led the college to a 27-22 upset w i n over the heavily favored Town Team. O v e r $10,000 had b e e n wagered o n the Town Team. In 1920 the college was renamed the University of Hawaii. T h e football team, 145

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which had lacked a nickname, became known as the Fighting Deans. Raymond Elliot became the new coach. His team made a successful debut, beating the Pearl Harbor Navy 19-0. The Deans finished their season on Christmas Day with their first game against a college opponent, the University of Nevada Wolf Pack. The visitors from the Silver State left Moiliili Field winners as they shut out the Deans 14-0. Otto "Proc" Klum took over as the U H coach in 1921 and had his first winning season the following year.The Deans wrapped up their 1922 season with their first win over a college team, a 25-6 thumping over the Cal Poly Pomona Sagehens at Alexander Field. But the U H schedule still listed primarily club and military teams such as Palama and Fort Ruger.The latter provided litde competition, losing 88-0! In 1923 the U H team made their first mainland trip when they sailed five days to California for a rematch with the Sagehens.The Californians returned the favor, beating Hawaii 14-7. The Deans concluded their season with a January 1 game against the Oregon Aggies at Moiliili Field. Klum, known as the "Manoa Fox," watched as his team shut out the Corvallis-based gridders 7-0. Late in the game, with the teams locked in a scoreless tie, a rainbow appeared over the field. The Deans scored shortly thereafter, and sportswriters bestowed upon the team a new nickname: the Rainbows. Fans believed that Hawaii would be undefeated if a rainbow appeared during their games. Coach Otto Klum's 1924 and 1925 "Wonder Teams" proved to be the greatest in U H football history. The 1924 team's record of 8-0-0 was the first perfect season in school history. A ferocious defense allowed only 12 points all season and finished with a New Years Day shutout over Colorado 13-0.The 1925 team was even better, racking up the university's first ten-game win season. Leading the offensive charge were the "Four Horsemen of the Pacific," captain William Wise, Eddie Fernandez, Theodore " P u m p " Searle, and John D. Morse. Wise was a superb passer, Fernandez a speedy halfback, Searle the tough fullback, and Morse the punter of thunderous kicks. Morse's 80-yard punt against Colorado State is still a Rainbow record. Klum's great defensive squad held opponents to just 17 points. The Rainbows' two-year record of not allowing a touchdown was finally broken that season by Scotty Schuman s Town Team. The university won 14-6 over theTownies, who scored with a R e d M c Q u e e n touchdown in the last minute. Season highlights included wins over two conference champions, the Occidental Tigers of the Southern California Conference and the Colorado Aggies of the Rocky Mountain Loop. The 13-0 road win over Occidental at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was witnessed by 35,000 fans, which at the time was the largest crowd ever to see the Rainbows. The 1926 team scored 101 points in a game—not once, but twice! The Rainbows started the season by pounding the Field Artillery 101-0. Two weeks later, U H obliterated Healani by the same score. Even with those impressive wins, the Rainbows finished the season with a record of 5-4. During the season they began playing games at the newly built Honolulu Stadium. The stadium opened the afternoon of November 11, and the first athletic event was the football game between the university and the Town Team. The Rainbows lost their stadium debut 14-7. After the season ended Knute Rockne, famed Notre Dame football coach, accepted Otto Klum's invitation and visited the U H campus. Rockne gave clinics to coaches and attended a barefoot

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football game during his stay of several weeks. He left the Islands stating that he had never seen players with as much speed as Hawaii's barefoot competitors. Hawaii's first night game and the first meeting against Brigham Young University (BYU) were highlights of the 1930 season. The Rainbows won the nocturnal game at Honolulu Stadium against Neal Blaisdell's Honolulu Athletic Club Hackmen 28-0. An estimated 9,500 fans were treated to the dazzling running of "Black Grange" Hiram Kaakua as the Rainbows opened the 1930 Senior Football League schedule. After suffering a 52-0 thrashing from Southern California later in the season, the Rainbows played BYU for the first time. Hawaii regrouped to stomp the Cougars 49-13. The 1933 season culminated with the New Year's Classic at Honolulu Stadium, the territory's first bowl game. Klum's Rainbows faced powerful visitors to usher in the new year. The Santa Clara Broncos bowled over the Rainbows 26-7 before 12,755 fans. Otto coached the Rainbows to one more unbeaten season in 1934, concluding with a return trip to the New Year's Classic to battle the California Golden Bears.The Rainbow defense, though outweighed by 20 pounds per player, made two dramatic goal line stands as Hawaii scored their first bowl victory 14-0. Tommy Kaulukukui became Hawaii's first All-American in 1935. The 5-foot-3inch all-purpose back could do it all—pass, rush, receive, and return kicks. His 103-yard kickoff return in 1935 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum against powerful UCLA is still a Rainbow record. The Hilo-born native gained national recognition when famous sportswriter Grantland Rice dubbed him "Grass Shack." Kaulukukui's athletic success wasn't limited to the gridiron—he earned 17 letters in a variety of sports. Hawaii finished its season with another bowl game at Honolulu Stadium. The venue was the same, but the New Year's Classic was renamed the Poi Bowl for 1936. Southern California's Trojans, another California juggernaut, started the New Year right by drubbing the Rainbows 38-6. The football season didn't end with the January Poi Bowl. Two weeks later Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner, one of America's greatest coaches, arrived in Hawaii. The Temple University mentor's visit included coaching an All-Star team representing seven mainland colleges against the Town Team Maroons. Rusty Blaisdell and Mike Fernandez coached the Maroons, who were augmented with players from UH, Kamehameha Alumni, and McKinley Alumni teams. Warner made his visit worthwhile as his Collegiate All-Stars romped over theTownies 25-7. Otto Klum finished his Rainbow coaching career in 1939. He was succeeded in 1940 by Eugene "Luke" Gill. The following year Gill and Tommy Kaulukukui combined to coach the Rainbows to an 8-1 record. Two notable wins were over the Honolulu Bears team and their star halfback from UCLA, Jackie Robinson. The season finale Shrine Game on December 6 and its aftermath will never be forgotten. Territorial Governor Joseph Boyd Poindexter andWaipahu sportsman Hans L'Orange were just a few of the notables in a Honolulu Stadium sellout crowd of 25,000 that saw the Rainbows tame the Willamette Bearcats 20-6. But the Rainbows' victory celebration was curtailed the next day when Japanese airplanes bombed Pearl Harbor. Gridiron foes Hawaii and Willamette forgot their rivalry and volunteered quickly to help Oahuans. Bearcat coaches and players were assigned to police duties. Ironically,

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Willamette head coach Roy Keene, a veteran of World War I, had previously served overseas with Luke Gill. College football was canceled during the war. In the meantime, the Rainbow Athletic Club played games against military teams. The most notable game was in January of 1944 when the Rainbows tangled with the Seventh Air Force team. Starting in the Rainbow backfield were the four Kaulukukui brothers: Sol, Tommy, Jimmy, and Joe. Sol was quarterback, Tommy was fullback, and the halfback positions were taken by Joe and Jimmy. Joe sprinted for a 91-yard touchdown as the Rainbows grounded the Air Force 28-6. Hawaii players at mainland colleges gained national recognition in 1945. California's St. Mary's College featured three Island players. All-purpose backs "Squirmin' Herman" Wedemeyer and Charles "Spike" Cordeiro could score from anywhere on the field, while Henry Van Gieson anchored a strong offensive line. The trio led the Gaels to an impressive 26-0 win over the mighty USC Trojans before a stunned crowd of 80,000 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Wedemeyer, also known as the "Hula-Hipped Hawaiian," capped his season by earning consensus All-American honors from the Associated Press and United Press International. His teammates in the mythical backfield were Notre Dame's Glenn Davis and Felix "Doc" Blanchard and Oklahoma A & M s Bob Fenimore. Wedemeyer finished fourth in the voting for the Heisman trophy. America's leading sportswriter Grantland Rice dubbed him the "Best College Back of 1945." The Rainbows resumed play in 1946. They joined the NCAA that year but still played Hawaiian Pine (Lanai) and other prep and club teams. The Rainbows, now coached by Tommy Kaulukukui, finished 8-2 and qualified for postseason play. But it wouldn't be the Poi Bowl. The last Poi Bowl had been played in January of 1941. Hawaii resurrected its January bowl game and renamed it the Pineapple Bowl. Charles Bessette and Melvin Abreu combined to score three touchdowns as the Rainbows held off the Utah Utes 19-16. Abreu sealed the victory for the Rainbows when he deflected a goal line pass on the last play of the game. Hawaii gained another bowl game in 1947.The Hula Bowl, Hawaii's longest-running postseason game, was cofounded by sports promoter Mackay Yanagisawa and Paul Stupin. The game changed formats over the years and has offered a variety of players and coaches.The 1947 Hula Bowl featured the Hawaii All-Stars playing a team of College All-Stars. Two games were played one week apart until a one-game format was instituted in 1954. Seeking to boost interest in the 1950 Hula Bowl, game officials added former St. Louis High star Herman Wedemeyer and All-American quarterback Johnny Lujack of Notre Dame to the Hawaii roster. Lujack played in the first game, but Hawaii lost 206. Wedemeyer joined in time for the second game, but Hawaii was outclassed 63-21. At least Hawaii was a winner at the box office. Despite 10 inches of rain before gametime, almost 40,000 fans turned out for the series. One game was played in a giant puddle caused by the 24-hour torrent of rain. Hawaii All-Stars continued playing the College All-Stars until 1951, when players from the National Football League supplemented the Hawaii team. In 1960 the game

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was changed to an all-collegiate contest with East and West teams. Team names were eventually changed to North and South and then back to East and West in 1974. Tommy Kaulukukui coached four more winning seasons at U H before retiring in 1951. His last game was a winner as the Rainbows edged Denver 28-27 for the Pineapple title. Archie Kodros took the helm for one year, but his team went 4-7 and lost the final Pineapple Bowl in history 34-13 against San Diego State. Maui's HankVasconcellos took over the program in 1952 and coached until 1960. In 1954 Hawaii played the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the first time and was humiliated 50-0 at Honolulu Stadium.The 1955 team had a rematch with Nebraska on their home field in Lincoln.The gutsy Rainbows responded with the greatest win in school history: a 6-0 shutout of the mighty Cornhuskers. Only 22 Rainbows suited up for the game, compared to Nebraska's 46. Eight of the Rainbows played both ways, including Skippy Dyer, a 160-pound wisp of a halfback. Offensively, he rushed for over 70 yards. Defensively, he clinched the victory for Hawaii by breaking up a pass at the Rainbow 10-yard line with only two minutes left in the game. Fullback Hartwell Freitas scored the game's lone touchdown. Hawaii continued to host clinics by many famous college coaches. Following Notre Dame's Frank Leahy visit in 1948 was the 1953 arrival of University of Kentucky coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. The Bear enjoyed giving the clinics at Roosevelt High School so much that he returned in 1955 with fellow coach Hugh " D u f f y " Daugherty of Michigan State. Island players at mainland colleges were making names for themselves during the 1950s. U S C offensive lineman Charley Ane helped the Trojans win the 1953 R o s e Bowl over Wisconsin. Stanford guard Donn Carswell and Oregon State running back J o e Francis won honorable mention All-American honors in 1956. In 1966 the Rainbows played an all-college schedule for the first time. Hawaii's foes included Fresno State,Whitworth, and Utah State. Island players were in the spotlight that year, but they weren't playing for the Rainbows. The Island trio of placekicker Dick Kenney, running back Charlie Wedemeyer, and running back Bob Apisa played for the number-one-ranked Michigan State Spartans. Notre Dame was also ranked number one, and their showdown on November 19 would supposedly determine America's best team. Hawaii fans clamored to see the game—and the timing was perfect. KHVH-TV, using the Lani Bird satellite, chose the game to broadcast Hawaii's first live television transmission from the mainland. Even nonsports fans were interested in the history-making broadcast. An estimated half of the state's population tuned in to see the flawless pictures from East Lansing. Apisa played sparingly because of an injured knee, but Kenney, with Wedemeyer holding, provided 4 points with a 46-yard field goal and an extra point. The Spartans and Fighting Irish battled to a 1010 tie, and fans still argued over who was number one. Dave Holmes was hired as coach in 1968. His first season included wins over Whitworth and Linfield. Holmes coached winning teams every year and built a winning percentage of .730 during his six-year stint. The biggest highlight for the Washington State native was the 10-7 road win over the Pac-8 University of Washington Huskies to start the 1973 season. Cornerback Harold Stringert intercepted three passes and

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lineman Levi Stanley had 11 tackles as the Rainbows shocked the pollsters and elevated U H football to another level. The 1973 team finished 9-2, but the Rainbows were still independent and didn't receive a bowl invitation. Former U H player Larry Price became head coach in 1975. Honolulu Stadium had closed, but the new $32 million Aloha Stadium was ready for occupancy that September. The stadium's first athletic event was the football game between U H and the Texas Arts and Industries (A & I) Javelinas. The Rainbows were losing 35-0 before they finally scored on quarterback Alex Kaloi's two-yard run. The university later added a safety but still lost 43-9 before 32,247 Rainbow faithful. Some fans claimed the drive from East Oahu to the new stadium took them only 15 minutes. The Rainbows lost at home to Eddie Robinson's Grambling Tigers the following week, but salvaged a winning season by scoring six wins. Dick Tomey became head coach in 1977, the year that the Rainbows reached N C A A Division I status.The 1978 team finished 6-5, but almost upset the U S C Trojans in the season finale. A record home crowd of 48,767 cheered the Rainbows, who trailed by only 7-5 with seven minutes to go. John Robinson's team gradually wore down the Rainbows and scored twice late in the game to secure the victory. The Rainbow defense, led by the 20-tackle performance of Scott Voeller, held All-American running back Charles White to one touchdown. The Rainbows played as independents until joining the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in 1979. WAC membership and a more demanding nonconference schedule brought such teams as B Y U , Nebraska, Iowa, and Michigan to Aloha Stadium. Tomey coached for ten years. During his final season, defensive tackle A1 Noga, the "Samoan Sack Man," became the first Rainbow Warrior to be named to the Associated Press All-America team. Unfortunately, Hawaii wasn't keeping all of its prep stars. Brigham Young University had considerable success recruiting Hawaii players. One example was BYU's national championship team from 1984. The Cougar roster listed 14 players from Hawaii, including 5 starters. Fullback Lakei Heimuli, wide receiver Glen Kozlowski, and linemen Robert Anae and Louis Wong started for the offense. Heimuli was the Cougars' leading rusher with 796 yards. Linebacker Kurt Gouveia, who led the team in tackles and sacks, anchored the defense. B Y U also had coaches with Hawaii connections. Punahou graduate N o r m Chow and former Casde High coach T i m Lino were on the staff. U H provided the toughest game for B Y U that season. The Rainbows led 13-12 with just five minutes remaining. But receiver Glen Kozlowski, whose mother is a full-blooded Hawaiian, erased that lead with a touchdown reception. B Y U eaked out an 18-13 win. University of Hawaii assistant coach B o b Wagner was named head coach in 1987. The following year the Rainbows scored one of their biggest upsets in history, defeating the ninth-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes 27-24 in the season opener at Aloha Stadium. Running back Heikoti Fakava scored three touchdowns and freshman placekicker Jason Elam booted two fourth-quarter field goals as the Rainbows held on for the win. Wagner exorcised the B Y U demons in 1989 as the Rainbows smashed their losing streak to the Cougars with a resounding 56-14 win at Aloha Stadium. Quarterback Garrett Gabriel punished the Cougars with 478 yards of total offense. Hawaii

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spent Christmas Day 1989 making their first appearance in an NCAA-sanctioned bowl game. The Eagle Aloha Bowl pitted U H against the Michigan State Spartans. Hawaii had the home field advantage, but it didn't matter. The Rainbows committed eight turnovers as the Spartans rolled to victory 33-13. Wagner's 1990 team finished 7-5, but more importantly they proved that Hawaii could compete with BYU. The Rainbows proved the "Payback in Paradise" was no fluke as they dumped BYU 59-28 on the day that Cougar quarterback Ty Detmer won the Heisman Trophy. Hawaii slumped to a 4-7-1 mark in 1991, but showed signs of offensive prowess in a 48-42 season-ending loss to Notre Dame.The Rainbows returned with a vengeance the following year. America's most improved team captured their first Western Athletic Conference championship in 1992 by whipping the Wyoming Cowboys 42-18. The Rainbows capped their season in San Diego with their first mainland bowl game, the Thrifty Car Rental Holiday Bowl. Quarterback Michael Carter threw for one touchdown and Travis Sims ran for two more as the U H beat up the University of Illinois Fighting Illini 27-17.The Rainbows' 11-2 record was the best in school history. Final polls by both Associated Press and C N N / U S A ranked the Rainbows twentieth in the nation, the first time Hawaii was listed. Expectations were high for the 1993 season, but the Rainbows lost six games, followed by losing seasons in 1994 and 1995. Coach Wagner was fired with one week left in the 1995 season. Fred vonAppen, former assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers and numerous colleges, became Hawaii's twentieth head coach. The 1996 season provided many obstacles. He inherited a team of many underclassmen. He also had the challenge of implementing a new offensive system, recruiting for the future, and adapting to the loss of many players as a result of poor grades or injuries. The chaotic season ended with Hawaii finishing 2-10. The team suffered a tragic loss in March of 1997 when placekicker Shannon Smith drowned at Kauai's Waipahee Slippery Slide while saving coach vonAppen's six-yearold son Cody. Coach vonAppen's son was caught in a whirlpool when Shannon dove in to rescue him. Shannon moved Cody to safety but was overwhelmed by the current and didn't resurface. The 20-year-old Smith was popular and is remembered for his enthusiasm and dedication to football. Tears flowed as the Shannon S. Smith Football Locker R o o m was dedicated in an emotional ceremony the day before the 1997 season opener against the Minnesota Gophers. In 1998, Shannon's family created two scholarships in his memory. One of the scholarships provides full tuition for a walk-on athlete in the U H football program. Though the Rainbows finished 1997 with a 3-9 record, their defense improved substantially to rank twentieth in the nation. The Rainbows played a solid defensive game against BYU and Notre Dame but lost because of a sputtering offense and weak special teams play. Arizona returned the opening kickoff of the 1998 season untouched, and the Rainbows never recovered. The problems of inconsistency, lack of depth, and injuries were insurmountable and Hawaii plummeted to the bottom of college football. Hawaii finished the season 0-12, which tied the NCAA record set by Colorado State

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in 1981.The Rainbows also held the nation's longest losing streak at 18 games. Coach vonAppen was fired after the season and was replaced by former U H quarterback (1974) and San Diego Chargers head coach June Jones. His staff includes former U H assistant George Lumpkin, Waialua's Wes Suan, and former Rainbow defensive back Rich Miano. A combination of corporate and individual donations pay part of Jones five year contract.The rebuilding process is underway at Manoa. Fans are delighted, yet acknowledge that Jones needs time to develop a winning program. Recruiting will be more important than ever as Hawaii prepares to compete beyond the year 2000. Can the Rainbows sell their program effectively and avoid losing Hawaii's best players to Utah, BYU, Washington, and other schools? There is plenty of competition. Many schools will consider moving to other conferences in the next few years to position themselves for the new television contracts that will be negotiated by 2000. The departure of the financially strongest eight teams in the "Western Athletic Conference in 1998 left Hawaii in a weak position. Competing as an independent is not a realistic alternative. Even national contender Penn State couldn't survive as an independent. Hawaii may have to join another conference to survive. How about the Pacific-Ten? The initial cost of joining America's permier athletic conference would be steep, but the long-term benefits of elite competition, greater television exposure, and increased revenues would certainly be worth it. The lure of Aloha Stadium games with UCLA, Stanford,Washington, and others would be irresistible. A successful Rainbow football program is essential for the university to continue competing at the NCAA Division I level. If football doesn't produce the bulk of revenue for the athletic department, Manoa's other sports programs may experience severe budget cuts. Hawaii stages three bowl games a month apart. Honolulu sports promoters Lenny and Marcia Klompus organize all three games.The Aloha Bowl and Oahu Bowl games at Aloha Stadium on Christmas Day, 1998, made history as America's first college football doubleheader. The Aloha Bowl was founded by Oahu sportsman Mackay Yanagisawa in 1982. Lenny Klompus created the doubleheader by adding the Oahu Bowl in 1998.The games are televised nationally by ABC and ESPN, respectively.The Hula Bowl in January completes the schedule.

ALOHA BOWL TROPHY Winning teams are presented with the Aloha Bowl Trophy, which features a unique design made from curly koa from the Big Island. It is believed to be the only trophy that is contained in its own display case. Inside the case are Hawaiian cultural items such as a miniature surfboard and paddles, a warrior helmet and gourd, and a milo wood bowl.

The Hula Bowl celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 1997. That year the Mosi Tatupu Special Teams Award was introduced to honor the former Punahou great. Missouri's Brock Olivo took home the first award. University of Hawaii coaches Dave Holmes, Larry Price, Dick Tomey, and Bob Wagner have coached in the Hula Bowl

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alongside some of college football's best. Price, a three-year captain at UH, played (1965) and coached (1974) in the Hula Bowl. Bud Wilkinson, John McKay, Bob Devaney, Duffy Daugherty, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine, Darrell Royal, and Barry Switzer are just a few of the famous coaches who have participated in the Hula Bowl. A recent highlight was U H star Jason Elam's 28-yard field goal with 51 seconds left to win the 1993 game for the "West All-Stars 13-10. In 1994 the format was changed and the mainland College All-Stars defeated Hawaii Ponoi, a team of Hawaii players, 28-15. In 1995 the event was renamed the Hooters Hula Bowl and team names were changed back to East and West. Hula Bowl attendance at Aloha Stadium dwindled so much that organizer Lenny Klompus moved the 1998 game to Maui's War Memorial Stadium. A sum of $1.2 million was spent to renovate the stadium and enlarge seating capacity from 6,700 to 20,079. Maui's community responded: the remodeling was completed on time and under budget. The game was a sellout thanks to a stellar field of players, including quarterbacks Brian Griese of Michigan and Scott Frost of Nebraska, who shared national championship honors. ESPN provided national television coverage to the shivering mainland as the South edged the North 20-19.

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Joseph Atherton Gilman Herman Wedemeyer Donn Carswell Joe Francis Captain Gordon Paea ChungHoon Bob Apisa

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Chris Naeole

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Olin Kreutz Brian Ah Yat Keoni Fraser Makoa Freitas

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offensive guard center quarterback defensive line offensive guard

Award H M , Kickoff Magazine H M , Street & Smith Magazine H M , Street & Smith Magazine 1st team, Football Coaches Association of America 1st team, AP 1st team, AP 3rd team, AP H M , Sporting News H M , Sporting News

National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame: Hawaii Inductees F a s t F a c t : In 1998, referee Earl Galdeira, though not formally inducted into the hall o f fame, received the National Football Foundations Officials Award. Earl's football career spanned 50 years and included 36 Hula Bowls, numerous U H games, the East-West Shrine Classic, and the Japan Bowl, H e served over a decade as an officer for the Hawaiian Football Officials Association. Galdeira played semipro football for the Moiliili Bears, Hawaiian 49ers, and the K a m Alums.

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Name Charles Brewer Herman Wedemeyer Robin Olds

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College/Years Played Harvard (1892-1993 and 1895) St. Mary's (1943 and 1945) Army (1941-1942)

Position halfback, punter running back offensive and defensive tackle

University of Hawaii Football Firsts First First First First

game: October 23,1909. College of Hawaii Fighting Deans 6, McKinley High School 5. loss: October 30,1909. Oahu College (Punahou) 23, College of Hawaii 0. winning season: 1910. College of Hawaii finished 4-2. tie: 1915. November 13,1915. College of Hawaii 0, Oahu College 0.

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First unbeaten season: 1917. U H finished 4—0—1.Tied Oahu College 0 - 0 . First game as the University of Hawaii: November 6, 1920. U H 19, Pearl Harbor Navy 0. First game against a college team: December 15,1920. University of Nevada 14, U H 0. First win over a college team: December 25, 1922. U H 25, Cai Poly Pomona Sagehens 6. First game on the mainland: November 29, 1923. Pomona Sagehens 14, U H 7. First win over a mainland team: January 1,1924. U H 7, Oregon Agricultural College 0. A rainbow appeared during the game. Sportswriters started calling the U H team the Rainbows. First season as the U H Rainbows: 1924. First win as the Rainbows: October 4, 1924. U H 41,Thirteenth Field Artillery 0. First perfect season: 1924. Hawaii finished 8 - 0 . First ten-game win season: 1925. Hawaii finished 10-0. First game at Honolulu Stadium: November 11, 1926. Town Team 14, U H 7. First losing season: 1928. Hawaii finished 2—5. First winless season: 1998. Hawaii finished 0—12. First night football game: October 8 , 1 9 3 0 . U H 28, Honolulu Athletic Club Hackmen 0. Game was held at Honolulu Stadium. First win over BrighamYoung University: December 10,1930. Hawaii 49, B Y U Cougars 13. First bowl game: January 1, 1934. N e w Year's Classic. Santa Clara Broncos 26, Hawaii 7. First bowl victory: January 1, 1935. N e w Year's Classic. Hawaii 14, California Golden Bears 0. First All-American: 1935.Tommy Kaulukukui. Selected by the All-America Board of Football. First Poi Bowl:January 1, 1936. U S C T r o j a n s 38, U H 6. First Pineapple Bowl: January 1,1947. U H 19, Utah Utes 16. First road game against Nebraska: September 17, 1955. U H 6, Nebraska Cornhuskers 0. First game as an N C A A Division I Member: September 17, 1966. Fresno State Bulldogs 28, Hawaii 27. First all-college schedule: 1966. First game at Aloha Stadium: September 13, 1975.Texas A & I (Arts and Industries) Javelinas 43, Hawaii 9. First game as a W A C member: September 8, 1979. Utah Utes 27, Hawaii 23. First game on national television: November 3, 1979.Temple Owls 34, U H 31. First appearance in an N C A A sanctioned bowl game: December 25, 1989. Eagle Aloha Bowl. Michigan State Spartans 33, Hawaii 13. First game against Notre Dame: November 30,1991. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 48, Hawaii 42. First Western Athletic Conference Championship: November 21,1992. Hawaii 42, Wyoming Cowboys 18. First mainland bowl game: December 30, 1992. The Rainbows' first appearance in the Thrifty Car Rental Holiday Bowl. Hawaii 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 17. First time listed in the final national rankings: January 3 , 1 9 9 3 . U H was ranked twentieth in the Associated Press and C N N / U S A polls. First overtime college football game at Aloha Stadium: November 22, 1997. Northeast Louisiana Indians 24, Hawaii 20.

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4-2 2-2

No Team 5-1-1 3-2-1 4-0-1 3-1

4-0-1 6-2

3-3-2 5-1-1 5-1-2 8-0 10-0

5-4 5-2 2-5 4-3 5-2 3-2-1 2-1-1

4-3 6-0

5-3 3-5 2-6

4-4 3-6 2-5 8-1

Coach Austin Jones Austin Jones Austin Jones John Peden William Britton Dave Crawford Dave Crawford Dave Crawford Raymond Elliot Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Otto "Proc" Klum Eugene "Luke" Gill Eugene "Luke" Gill and Tom Kaulukukui

N o Team 8-2

8-5 7-4-1 6-3 5-4-2 4-7 5-5-2 5-6 4-4 7-4 7-3 4-4-1 5-7

Tom Kaulukukui Tom Kaulukukui Tom Kaulukukui Tom Kaulukukui Tom Kaulukukui Archie Kodros HankVasconcellos HankVasconcellos HankVasconcellos HankVasconcellos HankVasconcellos HankVasconcellos HankVasconcellos continued

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Coach

1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

3-6 3-7 N o Team 6-2 5-5 4-5 1-8-1 4-6 6-4 7-3 6-3-1 9-2 7-4 8-3 9-2 6-5 6-5 3-8 5-6 6-5 6-5* 8-3 9-2 6-5 5-5-1 7-4 4-6-2 7-5-0 5-7-0 9-3-0 9-3-1 7-5 4-7-1 11-2** 6-6 3-8-1 4-8 2-10 3-9 0-12

HankVasconcellos HankVasconcellos

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Jim Asato Jim Asato Jim Asato Clark Shaughnessy Phil Sarboe Don King Dave Holmes Dave Holmes Dave Holmes Dave Holmes Dave Holmes Dave Holmes Larry Price Larry Price Larry Price Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Dick Tomey Bob Wagner Bob Wagner Bob Wagner Bob Wagner Bob Wagner Bob Wagner Bob Wagner Bob Wagner Bob Wagner Fred vonAppen Fred vonAppen Fred vonAppen

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In 1935 Tommy Kaulukukui,

who played halfback, receiver, quarterback, and punter, became the first U H All-American, i®^

Year 1935

Name Tommy Kaulukukui

Position halfback, receiver, quarterback, punter

Award 1st team, All-America Board o f Football

1949

Harry Kahuanui

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HM, UPI

1973

Jeris White

defensive back

1st team, Time Magazine and Sporting News

1974

Cliff Laboy John Woodcock Gary Allen Jeff Duva

defensive line defensive line tailback quarterback

HM,AP HM,AP HM,AP HM,AP

Gary Allen Tom Tuinei Gary Allen Blane Gaison

tailback defensive tackle tailback

HM,AP HM, AP HM, AP HM,AP HM,AP

1978 1979 1980

Falaniko Noga Ed Riewerts

safety nose guard center

1981

Jesse Sapolu Gary Allen

offensive guard tailback nose guard cornerback

1983

Falaniko Noga Dana McLemore Falaniko Noga

nose guard

HM,AP HM,AP HM,AP HM,AP HM, National Strength and

1985

Walter Murray

wide receiver

Conditioning Association 1st team, Gannett News Service,

1986

A1 Noga

defensive line

3rd Team, AP 1st team, AP

1988 1989

Larry Khan-Smith

return specialist

2nd team,AP

Walter Briggs Jason Elam

defensive back placekicker

2nd team, UPI 2nd team, Sporting News

1991

Jason Elam

placekicker

1992

Jason Elam

placekicker

2nd team, Football News, 3rd team,AP 1st team Kodak, 1st team,

1997 1997

Eddie Klaneski Chris Shinnick

defensive back defensive back

1997

Chad Shrout

punter

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Scripps Howard HM,AP GTE/CoSIDA Academic AllAmerican HM,AP

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Year 1941 1968

1969 1970 1971

1972 1973

Name

Position

Nolle R . Smith Jr. Larry Arnold Tim Buchanan McKinley Reynolds Jim Kalili Randy Ingraham Jim Kalili Randy Ingraham Richard Rupert Larry Sherrer Henry Sovio Jim Stone Levi Stanley Jim Stone Allen Brown Scott Haneberg Levi Stanley Jeris White

running back, receiver, kicker quarterback linebacker tight end offensive guard linebacker offensive guard linebacker offensive guard tailback tight end defensive end defensive tackle defensive line wide receiver offensive tackle defensive tackle defensive back

Award 1st team, AP HM,AP 1st team, AP HM,AP 1st team, Western States HM,AP 2nd team, AP HM,AP 2nd team, Kodak HM,AP HM, AP 3rd team, AP HM,AP HM,AP HM,AP HM,AP 2nd team, AP HM,AP

University of Hawaii Individual Records Offense: Rushing Records Attempts Game Season Career

35, Nuu Faaola vs. San Diego State, 11-30-85 (150 yards) 35,Jamal Farmer vs. Air Force, 12-9-89 (242 yards) 221, Michael Carter, 1991 (1,092 yards) 647, Gary Allen, 1978-81 (3,451 yards)

Net Yards Gained Quarter Half Game Season Career

110, Wilbert Haslip vs. Idaho, 9-24-77 (4th, 5 rushes) 190, Anthony Edgar vs. Air Force, 11-27-82 270, Pete Wilson vs. Brigham Young, 11-17-50 1,498,Travis Sims, 1992 (220 attempts, 12 games) 3,451, Gary Allen, 1978-81 (647 rushes)

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Average Gain Per Rush Game

Season Career

(min. 15 rushes) 10.8, Nolle Smith vs.Williamette, 12-6-41 (17 for 184) (min. 20 rushes) 10.0,Wilbert Haslip vs. Idaho, 9-24-77 (22 for 221) (min. 30 rushes) 6.5, Michael Carter vs. Wyoming, 8-31-91 (33 for 214) 4.7, Norris Birdsong vs. Cal State Fullerton, 11-1-75 (33 for 155) (min. 150 rushes) 6.8,Travis Sims, 1992 (220 for 1,498) (min. 300 rushes) 6.3,Travis Sims, 1989-1992 (367 for 2,313)

100-Yard Games Season Career

9,Travis Sims, 1992 15, Gary M e n , 1978-1981

200-Yard Games Season

1, Pete Wilson, 1950 l.Wilbert Haslip, 1977 1, Gary Allen, 1979 1, Anthony Edgar, 1982 1, Jamal Farmer, 1989 1, Michael Carter, 1991 l,Travis Sims, 1992

Net Yards Gained in First Game of Career 103

MikeVierra vs.Texas A&I, 9-13-75

Net Yards Gained in Opening Game of Season 214

Michael Carter vs. Wyoming, 8-31-91

Net Yards Gained against One Opponent Career

454, Larry Sherrer vs. Santa Clara, 1969-1971 (44 rushes)

Net Yards Gained by a Quarterback Game Season Career

214, Michael Carter vs. Wyoming, 8-31-91 (33 rushes) 1,092, Michael Carter, 1991 (221 rushes) 2,528, Michael Carter, 1990-1993 (557 rushes)

Touchdowns Game Season Career

5, Heikoti Fakava vs.Yale, 10-3-87 18, Jamal Farmer, 1989 39, Michael Carter, 1990-1993

Longest Touchdown Rush (Yards) 87

Skippy Dyer vs. Fresno State, 11—26—55

Longest Nonscoring Rush (Yards) 76

Joe Kaulukukui vs. Denver, 11—12—38

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Gary Allen, 1979,1981

Offense: Passing Records Attempts Quarter Half Game Season Career

21, Gregg Tipton vs. Wisconsin, 9-6-86 (4th, completed 11) 31, Gregg Tipton vs. Wisconsin, 9-6-86 (2nd, completed 18) 57, Dan Robinson vs. New Mexico, 10-24-98 (completed 22) 377, Gregg Tipton, 1986 (completed 211) 680, Raphel Cherry, 1981-1984 (completed 353)

Completions Quarter Half Game Season Career

11, Gregg Tipton vs. Wisconsin, 9-6-86 (4th, attempted 21) 18, Larry Arnold vs. Humboldt State vs. 9-21-68 (1st, attempted 27) 18, Gregg Tipton vs. Wisconsin, 9-6-86 (2nd, attempted 31) 32, Gregg Tipton vs. Wisconsin, 9-6-86 (attempted 49) 211, Gregg Tipton, 1986 (attempted 377) 367, Gregg Tipton, 1985-1986 (attempted 665)

Consecutive Completions Game Two Games

11, JeffDuva vs. Wyoming, 11-18-78 12,Jeff Duva vs. New Mexico (10), 9-9-78, and Nebraska (2), 9-16-78

Completion Percentage Game

Season Career

(min. 15) 78.9%, Gregg Tipton vs. Colorado State, 11-2-85 (15 of 19) (min. 20) 75.9 %, Raphel Cherry vs. Wyoming, 11-3-84 (22 of 29) 75.9%, Garrett Gabriel vs. BrighamYoung, 10-28-89 (22 of 29) (min. 150) 57.9%, Casey Ortez, 1973 (103 of 178) (min. 200) 56%, Gregg Tipton, 1986 (211 of 377) (min. 300) 55.2%, Gregg Tipton, 1985-1986 (367 of 665)

Interceptions Game

Season Career

4, Joe Kaulukukui vs. Fresno State, 1-1-41 4, Sol Kaulukukui vs. Michigan State, 10-2-48 (attempted 41) 4, Joe Sarboe vs. Utah State, 11-26-66 4, Mike Biscotti vs. Cal State-LA, 10-9-71 (attempted 16) 4, Casey Ortez vs. Pacific, 11-17-73 (attempted 24) 4, Alex Kaloi vs. Arizona State, 12-7-74 (attempted 34) 4, Raphel Cherry vs. Oklahoma, 12-3-83 (attempted 34) 4, Gregg Tipton vs. San Diego State, 11-22-86 (attempted 36) 18, Gregg Tipton, 1986 (attempted 377) 31, Garrett Gabriel, 1987-1990 (attempted 661)

Fewest Interceptions Season

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Fewest Interceptions (continued) Season

Career

1, Bernard Quarles, 1981 (attempted 76) (min. 100 attempts) 2, Michael Carter, 1993 (attempted 179) 2 Johnny Macon, 1995 (attempted 152) (min. 200 attempts) 5, Raphel Cherry, 1984 (attempted 295) (min. 300 attempts) 16, Michael Carter, 1990-1993 (attempted 521)

Consecutive Attempts without an Interception Season Career

114, Raphel Cherry, 1984 (during five games from October 6 to November 3) 114, Raphel Cherry, 1984 (during five games from October 6 to November 3)

Yards Quarter Half Game Season Career

215, Garrett Gabriel vs. Brigham Young, 10-28-89 (2nd, completed 6 of 11) 317, Garrett Gabriel vs. Brigham Young, 10-28-89 (1st, completed 16 of 22) 440, Garrett Gabriel vs. Brigham Young, 10-28-89 (completed 22 of 29) 2,752, Garrett Gabriel, 1990 5,631, Garrett Gabriel, 1987-1990

Touchdowns Quarter Half

Game

Season Career

3, Larry Arnold vs.Whitworth, 11-9-68 (2nd) 3, Larry Arnold vs.Whitworth, 11-9-68 (1st) 3, Larry Arnold vs. Linfield, 11-16-68 (2nd) 3 Jeff Duva vs. Wyoming, 11-18-78 (2nd) 3, Garrett Gabriel vs. Brigham Young, 10-28-89 (1st) 3, Garrett Gabriel vs. Cal State Fullerton, 10-20-90 (1st) 3, Garrett Gabriel vs. Pacific, 10-27-90 (2nd) 4, Bill Wise vs. Colorado State, 12-12-25 4, Larry Arnold vs.Whitworth, 11-9-68 4, Larry Arnold vs. Linfield, 11-16-68 4, Warren Jones vs. Oregon, 12-3-88 4, Garrett Gabriel vs. Brigham Young, 10-28-89 25, Garrett Gabriel, 1990 47, Garrett Gabriel, 1987-1990

Longest Touchdown Pass 95 yards

Don Botelho to Colin Chock vs.WiUiamette, 10-11-57

Longest Nonscoring Pass 83 yards

Gregg Tipton to Walter Murray vs. Wyoming, 11-12-85

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Offense: Receiving Records Receptions Game Season Career

12,Walter Murray vs. Colorado State, 10-12-85 66, Walter Murray, 1985 (66 in 12 games) 178, Walter Murray, 1982-1985 (2,867 yards)

Consecutive Games Catching a Pass Career

40, Walter Murray (Oct. 16,1982, through Dec. 7, 1985)

Yards Gained Game Season Career

206, Allen Brown vs. Puget Sound, 10-20-73 (caught 9) 1,043, Chris Roscoe, 1989 (caught 47) 2,867, Walter Murray, 1982-1986 (caught 178)

Average Gain per Reception Game Season Career

(min. 3) 32.8, Chris Roscoe vs. Colorado State, 10-21-72 (4 for 131) (min. 5) 25.2, Henry Sovio vs. U C Santa Barbara, 10-30-71 (min. 25) 22.19, Chris Roscoe, 1989 (47 for 1,043) (min. 50) 20.97, Chris Roscoe, 1987-1989

Touchdowns Game

Season Career

3, George Naukana vs. BrighamYoung, 12-10-30 3, Walter Murray vs. Colorado State, 11-2-85 3, Wesley Morris vs. New Mexico, 10-24-98 9, Chris Roscoe, 1988 (44 rec.) 9, Chris Roscoe, 1989 (47 rec.) 22, Chris Roscoe, 1989 (108 rec.)

Longest Touchdown Reception 95 yards

Colin Chock from Don Botelho vs.Williamette, 10-11-57

Longest Nonscoring Reception 83 yards

Walter Murray from Gregg Tipton vs. Wyoming, 11-12-85

Offense: Scoring Records Points Game Season Career

30, Heikoti Fakava vs.Yale, 10-3-87 (5 TD) 116, Jamal Farmer, 1989 (19 TD, one 2-point PAT) 395, Jason Elam, 1988-1992 (79 FG, 158 PAT)

Points Kicking Game Season Career

15, Reinhold Stuprich vs. Brigham Young, 9-14-74 (5 FG) 15, Lee Larsen vs. New Mexico, 10-17-81 (5 FG) 105, Jason Elam, 1989 (20 FG, 45 PAT) 395, Jason Elam, 1988-1992 (79 FG, 158 PAT)

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Points after Touchdown Game

Season Career

8, Jim Asmus vs. Prairie View, 10-20-79 (att. 8) 8, Lee Larsen vs. Colorado State, 11-28-81 (att. 8) 8, RodValverde vs.Yale, 10-3-87 (att. 9) 8, Jason Elam vs. Brigham Young, 10-28-89 (att. 8) 46, Jason Elam, 1989 (att. 46) 158, Jason Elam, 1988-1992 (att. 161)

Field Goals Made Game

Season Career

5, Reinhold Stuprich vs. Brigham Young, 9-14-74 (25-24-39-44-23 yards) 5, Lee Larsen vs. New Mexico, 10-17-81 (40-38-40-34-32 yards) 21, Richard Spelman, 1984 (att. 29) 79, Jason Elam, 1988-1992 (att. 100)

Longest Field Goal Made 56 yards

Jason Elam vs. Brigham Young, 9-26-92

Offense: Punting Records Attempts Game Season Career

21, Rusty Holt vs. Occidental, 11 - 2 4 - 2 7 76, Paul Dombroski, 1976 (2,964 yards) 206, Kyle Ah Loo, 1986-1989

Average per Attempt Game Season Career

(min. 5) 50.9, John Morse vs. Colorado, 1-1-25 (16 for 815) (min. 30) 44.5, Jason Elam, 1992 (49 for 2,179) (min. 75) 43.5, Jason Elam, 1988-1992 (84 for 3,655)

Longest Punt 80 yards

John Morse vs. Colorado State, 12-12-25

Offense: Kickoff Return Records Return Average Game Season Career

(min. 3) 43.3 David Toloumu vs. Pacific, 9-20-1980 (3 for 130) (min. 12) 27.5 Jeff Sydner, 1991 (18 for 495) (min. 30) 25.5 David Toloumu, 1978-1981 (39 for 994)

50-Yard Returns Season Career

2, Larry Khan-Smith, 1988 2, David Toloumu, 1978-1981 2, Larry Khan-Smith, 1988

Longest Return for a Touchdown 103 yards

Tom Kaulukukui vs. UCLA, 11-15-35

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O.J. Hamilton vs. UNLV, 9-29-79

Offense: Punt Return Records Return Average Game Season Career

(min. 3) 46.0, Bobby Abu vs. Linfield, 11-15-69 (4 for 184) (min. 12) 15.4,Jeff Sydner, 1989 (19 for 293) (min. 12) 11.9 J e f f Sydner, 1989-1991 (77 for 920)

Touchdown Returns Game Season Career

3, Bobby Ahuivs. Linfield, 11-15-69 (4 for 184) 3, Bobby Ahu, 1969 3, Bobby Ahu, 1969

50-Yard Returns Career

4, Dana McLemore, 1978-1981

Longest Return for a Touchdown 85 yards

Gerald Green vs. Arizona, 12-3-77

Longest Nonscoring Return 63 yards

Dusky Brash vs. Oregon State, 1 - 1 - 2 4

Defensive Records Total Tackles Game

Season Career

22, Tim Buchanan vs. California, 11—30—68 22, Dave Dworsky vs. U C Santa Barbara, 11-22-69 22, Blane Gaison vs. West Virginia, 10-11-80 148, Tim Buchanan, 1968 366, Levi Stanley, 1969-1972

Initial Hits Game Season Career

16, Bryan Addison vs. Pittsburgh, 12-5-92 83,Thadius Jefferson, 1985 199, Levi Stanley, 1969-1972

Assisted Tackles Game Season Career

17,Tim Buchanan vs. California, 11-30-68 97,Tom Murphy, 1977 179, Dave Dworsky, 1969-1971

Fumbles Caused Game Season Career

2, by many 6, Al Noga, 1986 15, Al Noga, 1984-1987

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Fumbles Recovered Game Season

Career

2, by many 5, Dave Dworsky, 1969 5, Cliff Laboy, 1975 5 J o h n Woodcock, 1975 10, CUff Laboy, 1973-1975

Tackles for a Loss Game Season Career

5, Falaniko Noga vs. New Mexico, 10-18-80 (47 yards) 5, Mark Odom vs. Colorado State, 9-10-88 (9 yards) 31, Al Noga, 1986 (131 yards) 70, Al Noga, 1984-1987

Sacks Game Season Career

4, Mark Odom vs. Brigham Young, 10-2817, Al Noga, 1986 36, Mark Odom, 1987-1990

Pass Deflections Game Season Career

4, Kyle Kafentzis vs. Long Beach State, 9-21-85 11, Kenny Harper, 1990 19, Michael Coulson, 1988-1989

Blocked Kicks Game

Season Career

2, Falaniko Noga vs. New Mexico, 10-18-80 (FG, PAT) 2, Matt Harding vs. San Diego State, 10-9-93 (2 FG) 2, Matt Harding vs. UTEP, 10-1-94 (1 punt, 1 FG) 6, Mike Akiu, 1982 (4 FG, PAT, punt) 12, Matt Harding, 1992-1995 (6 punt, 5 FG, 1 PAT)

Interceptions Game

Season Career

3, Joe Kaulukukui vs. San Jose State, 12-3-38 (107 yards) 3, Eugene Tokuhama vs. Fresno State, 9-17-66 (yardage unknown) 3, Hal Stringert vs. Washington, 9-15-73 (29 yards) 3,Tony Pang-Kee vs. Cal State Fullerton, 10-20-90 (45 yards) 3, Kenny Harper vs. Brigham Young, 12-1-90 (20 yards) 9, Walter Briggs, 1989 (116 yards) 13,Keone Jardine, 1977-1979 (143 yards)

Longest Scoring Interception Return 99 yards

Paul David vs. UNLV, 10-25-69

Longest Nonscoring Interception Return 68 yards

Albert Lee vs. San Jose State, 12-3-38

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Attendance Records Largest H o m e C r o w d 50,089

vs. Brigham Young, 10-22-88

Largest H o m e Season A t t e n d a n c e 445,348

1989 (44,535 average for 10 games)

Highest Average Season A t t e n d a n c e 45,764

1984 (411,884 total for 9 games)

H o m e G a m e s T h a t D r e w M o r e T h a n 40,000 in a Season 9

1984 (9 games); 1989 (10 games)

Largest R o a d C r o w d 75,615

vs. Nebraska, 9 - 1 6 - 7 8

Miscellaneous Records Victories in a Season 11

1992 (13 games)

Losses in a Season 12

1998 (12 games)

Largest M a r g i n o f V i c t o r y at H o m e 65

vs. Prairie View, 10-20-79 (65-0)

Largest Losing M a r g i n at H o m e 75

vs. Pacific, 12-16-49 (0-75)

Largest M a r g i n of V i c t o r y o n the R o a d 55

vs. Redlands, 10-9-48 (55-0)

Largest Losing M a r g i n o n the R o a d 66

vs. Wyoming, 9 - 1 4 - 9 6 (0-66)

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F a s t F a c t : During the years 1934 to 1952, the Rainbows played in their own postseason bowl game called the New Year's Classic the first two years, the Poi Bowl until 1941, and the Pineapple Bowl from 1947 until January 1, 1952. The games were played at the old Honolulu Stadium, which closed in 1975. The Rainbows' last bowl victory was at the Thrifty Car Rental Holiday Bowl in 1992.

Year 1934 1935 1936 1938 1939 1940 1941 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1989 1992

Bowl New Year's Classic New Year's Classic Poi Bowl Poi Bowl Poi Bowl Poi Bowl Poi Bowl Pineapple Bowl Pineapple Bowl Pineapple Bowl Pineapple Bowl Pineapple Bowl Pineapple Bowl Eagle Aloha Bowl Thrifty Car Rental Holiday Bowl

Score

U H Bowl Record

Santa Clara 26, U H 7 U H 14, California 0 U S C 38, U H 6 Washington 53, U H 13 UCLA 32, U H 7 Oregon State 39, U H 6 Fresno State 3, U H 0 U H 19, Utah 16 U H 33, Redlands 32 Oregon State 47, U H 27 Stanford 74, U H 20 U H 28, Denver 27 San Diego State 34, U H 13 Michigan State 33, U H 13 U H 27, Illinois 17

Hula Bowl Results F a s t F a c t : The Hawaii All-Stars lost to the College AllStars 34-7 in the first of two Hula Bowl games in 1947. Punahous Warren Ackerman scored Hawaii's only touchdown. Hawaii's first Hula Bowl win came later that year, as Wally Yonamine of Maui led the Hawaii All-Stars to victory 26-20.

0-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 2-6 3-6 3-7 3-8 4-8 4-9 4-10 5-10

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Team

Score

Team

1947

College All-Stars Hawaii All-Stars Hawaii All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars Hawaii All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars College All-Stars Hawaii All-Stars Hawaii All-Stars Hawaii All-Stars Hawaii All-Stars East All-Stars East All-Stars East All-Stars N o r t h All-Stars N o r t h All-Stars South All-Stars N o r t h All-Stars N o r t h All-Stars N o r t h All-Stars N o r t h All-Stars South All-Stars N o r t h All-Stars N o r t h All-Stars South All-Stars East All-Stars East All-Stars East All-Stars West All-Stars West All-Stars East All-Stars East All-Stars West All-Stars West All-Stars East All-Stars West All-Stars East All-Stars

34 26 20 40 12 24 63 20 48 30 39 41 40 33 18 33 51 52 53 47 34 14 7 20 20 16 27 28 50 13 35 42 24 17 24 34 16 20 42 29 17 24 26 30 21 34

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Score

Team

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Score 10 10 18 10 13 10 20 10 15 9 10 13 19

East All-Stars East All-Stars East All-Stars West All-Stars East All-Stars West All-Stars East All-Stars East All-Stars Hawaii Ponoi West All-Stars West All-Stars North All-Stars North All-Stars

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the record for the longest interception return for a t o u c h d o w n . T w o players from Hawaii have won the Hula Bowl's outstanding player award. Linebacker T i m Buchanan won the award in 1969, followed by defensive back Blane Gaison in 1981.

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College

Year

Rushing Most Yards Gained—157

Ted Brown

N . C . State

Best Average—20.3 yards Most Attempts—24

Hugh McElhenny

Washington

Bill Enyart Bill Martin

use

Kordell Stewart

Colorado

1979 1952 1969 1950 1995

Winslow Oliver

N e w Mexico

1996

Most Attempts—37

Tom Wilson

Most Completions—23 Most Yards—311 Most Touchdown Passes—4

Cary Conklin Tom Wilson

Texas Tech Washington Texas Tech

Vic Janowicz

Ohio State

1966 1990 1966 1952

Most Touchdowns—4 Longest R u n without a touchdown — 7 2 yards Longest Touchdown R u n — 5 3 yards

Oregon State

Passing

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Name

Best Passing Percentage—91.7 (11 of 12)

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Jim Plunkett

Stanford

1971

Donny Anderson AlToon Oscar Roan Oscar Roan Walter Abercrombie Andre Rison Pat Haden to Oscar Roan

Texas Tech Wisconsin SMU SMU Baylor Michigan State U S C to S M U

1966 1985 1975 1975 1989 1989 1975

Andy Russ Chester Marcol Andy Russ Marshall Yang Andy Russ Andy Russ Bob Jacobs

Mississippi Hillsdale Mississippi UTEP Mississippi Mississippi Wyoming

1997 1972 1997 1996 1997 1997 1971

Steve Odom O.J. Simpson

Utah USC

1974 1969

Larry Elkins

Baylor

1965

Jerry Brown David Charest Richard Brooks Manly Williams Tommy Jones

Northwestern Army Purdue Hawaii Fresno State

1972 1980 1960 1992 1994

Pass Receiving Most Passes Caught—10 Most Yards Gained—205 Most Touchdown Passes Caught—3

Longest Touchdown Pass—98 yards

Kicking Best Punting Average—52.0 yards Longest Punt—70 yards Most Field Goals—4 Longest Field Goal—47 yds. Most Points Kicking—14 Most Conversions—6

State State State State

Runbacks Longest Kickoff Return—94 yards Longest Kickoff Return for a Touchdown—88 yards Longest Punt Return for a Touchdown—76 yards

Interception Returns Longest Return—58 yards Longest Return for a Touchdown —36 yards

University of Hawaii Players in the Hula Bowl Fast Fact: The Haw hi Ponoi team, comprised of Hawaii players from U H and the mainland, played against mainland all-stars in the 1994 game.

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Year

Name

1953

Melvin Abreu

Back

Charles Bessette

Back

Ellsworth Bush

End

1954

1956

1957

1958

1960

Dick Carpenter

Back

Edwin Ferreira

Tackle

Saburo Takayesu

Guard

J o e Matsukawa

Back

Walter Nozoe

Guard

Ed Toma

Guard

Eric Watanabe

Guard

Charles Araki

Tackle

Henry Ariyoshi

Guard

R o y Dowd

Guard

Hartwell Freitas

Back

Year

Name Pat Schmidt

1979

1980 1981 1982 1983

Position Back

Jeff Duva

Quarterback

Will Haslip

Running Back

Scott Voeller

Linebacker

D e Wayne Jett

Split End

Jerry Scanlan

Tight End

J i m Asmus

Placekicker

Blane Gaison

Defensive Back

Gary Allen

Running Back

Dana McLemore

Defensive Back

Carl Kennybrew

Linebacker

Jesse Sapolu

Offensive

Reggie Young

Fullback

Guard

Richard Ueoka

End

1984

Bernard Carvalho

Offensive Line

Ed Kawawaki

Back

1985

Raphel Cherry

Quarterback

Dick Miller

Back

R o y Price Colin Chock

Tackle End

Ronald Laanui

Tackle

BillTam

Guard

Dan Izuka

Guard

George Naukana

Tackle

R i c h Miano

Defensive Back

1986

Nuu Faaola Walter Murray

Running Back

1987

R o n Hall M.L.Johnson

Tight End

1988

William Bell

Cornerback

Marco Johnson

Split End

Wide Receiver Defensive End

Cliff Ograin

End

Sam Carroll

Linebacker

Henry Pang

Guard

A1 Noga

Defensive

1963

Milton Hirohata

Tackle

1964

J o e Kealoha

Tackle

Amosa Amosa

Offensive

1965 1967

Larry Price

Tackle

Agenhart Ellis

Tackle

R i c k y Andrews

Linebacker

1968

Larry Cole

Tackle

Heikoti Fakava

Running Back

Dick Hough

Back

1969

T i m Buchanan

1970

1961

Tackle 1989

Lineman

Walter Briggs

Safety

Linebacker

Chris R o s c o e

Wide Receiver

McKinley Reynolds

End

Leo Goeas

Offensive

Jack Spithill

Offensive Garrett Gabriel

Quarterback

Dane McArthur

Receiver

Mark O d o m

Linebacker

Sean Robinson

Offensive

Mike Tresler

Safety

Tackle J o n Weber

1990

Tackle 1991

Offensive Tackle

1971

J i m Kalili

Guard

1972

Larry Sherrer

Running Back

1974

Levi Stanley

Defensive Line

1975

Ken Shibata

Defensive Back

1976

Cliff Laboy

Defensive Line

Arnold Morgado

Running Back

Pat Richardson

Defensive Line

John Woodcock

Defensive Line

DougVaioleti

Offensive Line

Harris Matsushima

Tackle

Maa Tanuvasa

Defensive

1978

Tackle 1992 1993

Shawn Ching

Center

Manly Williams

Linebacker

Jason Elam

Placekicker

Travis Sims

Fullback

Lineman continued

FOOTBALL Year 1994 1995

Name

Position

Hawaii Ponoi Team Carlos Anderson Nalei Cox Junior Faavae Kendall Goo Kelly McGill Zac Odom Ed Ripley

Defensive Back Defensive Line Linebacker Offensive Lineman Offensive Lineman Defensive Back Defensive Line

Year

Name

1996

JohnVeneri LindseyYowell Matt Harding Clint Kuboyama George Noga

1997 1998

Doe Henderson Eddie Klaneski Shane Oliveira Chris Shinnick

Aloha Bowl Results Note: T h e Aloha B o w l is held Christmas Day at Aloha Stadium.

FciSt F a c t : The Rainbows made their first appearance in an NCAA-sanctioned bowl game when they played the Michigan State Spartans in the 1989 Aloha Bowl.

Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Winner Washington 21 Penn State 13 SMU27 Alabama 24 Arizona 30 UCLA 20 Washington State 24 Michigan State 33 Syracuse 28 Georgia Tech 18 Kansas 23 Colorado 41 Boston College 12 Kansas State 51 Navy 42 Washington 51 Colorado 51

Loser Maryland 20 Washington 10 Notre Dame 20 USC 3 North Carolina 21 Florida 16 Houston 22 Hawaii 13 Arizona 0 Stanford 17 BYU 20 Fresno State 30 Kansas State 7 UCLA 30 California 38 Michigan State 23 Oregon 43

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: UH Sports Media Relations Office Stan Sheriff Center, R o o m 205 1355 Lower Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 Web site: http://uhathletics.hawaii.edu Hooters Hula Bowl 1110 University Avenue Suite 403 Honolulu, HI 96826 Jeep Aloha Bowl 1110 University Avenue Suite 403 Honolulu, HI 96826 Jeep Oahu Bowl 1110 University Avenue Suite 403 Honolulu, HI 96826

Football Professional

Hawaii's association with professional football began in 1926. Oahu's Walter Tin Kit "Sneeze" Achiu became the first Island player in the National Football League when he joined the Dayton Triangles that year. Achiu, a graduate of St. Louis College (now known as St. Louis School), earned $125 per game. The Green Bay Packers, called by superstar running back R e d Grange the "greatest football team in the world," introduced pro football to the Territory of Hawaii on Christmas Day, 1932.The Packers, coached by Earl "Curly" Lambeau, clashed with the Kamehameha Alumni team at Honolulu Stadium. But the Kamalums, coached by Bill Wise, were not intimidated. They scored first on a 70-yard touchdown pass from Dan Wise to Johnny Kerr and led 7-6 at halftime. But the defending NFL champions wouldn't allow the upset and pulled away in the second half to win 19-7. The northerners finished their Island visit with a game against the McKinley Alumni the following week. Professional football returned to the Islands in 1936 when the world champion Detroit Lions invaded Honolulu Stadium to play a team of Hawaii and mainland allstars. The game was organized by Honolulu sportsman G. W. "Scotty" Schuman. He recruited one of America's most famous coaches, Glenn Scobey (Pop) Warner, to lead the Hawaii team. But Warner's team was overmatched. The Lions chewed up the AllStars 30-6.

SPORTS LEGEND JACKIE ROBINSON AND THE HONOLULU BEARS Island semipro football existed in the 1930s.The Hawaii Senior Football League consisted of the University of Hawaii Rainbows, the Na Aliis, the Healani Maroons, and the Honolulu Bears. Joining the league in September of 1941 was former UCLA halfback and placekicker Jackie Robinson. Jackie had quit school to pursue his athletic career full-time. But mainland pro teams discriminated against him and other black players. Jackie's one and only job offer came from Hawaii. Honolulu Bears' owner 175

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Francis J. "Brick" Brickner lured Jackie way from California with a salary of $100 per game and a chance to play on an integrated team. Jackie sailed from Los Angeles and was greeted by headlines in the Honolulu Advertiser dubbing him as the "Century Express." Jackie had an apartment in Kaimuki and worked part-time at a contruction j o b near Pearl Harbor. T h e Honolulu Bears w o n only two games. Jackie was practically the entire Bear offense, playing quarterback, halfback, and returning punts. But his performances weren't consistent due to an injured ankle. T h e Bears closed their season on D e c e m ber 3 by losing to the Healanis 19-13. Jackie's last game in Honolulu was marred by rain and wind; only 550 fans attended. O n December 5,1941 he boarded the Lurline and sailed for California. Just two days later the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. T h e ship had set a leisurely course, but plans were immediately changed when the captain received news of the bombing. In order to avoid detection, crew members painted the ship's windows black. T h e captain also ordered that all passengers wear life jackets in case of an attack. Accounts vary, but Jackie reportedly refused. His life would never be the same. Robinson joined the Army upon his arrival in California. After his discharge he devoted himself to baseball. In 1947 he would make history as the first black baseball player in major league history.

Hawaii's first professional sports franchise debuted in 1946. T h e Hawaiian Warriors were members of the Pacific Coast Football League. T h e PCFL was a rival of the N a tional League and the All-American Conference. According to Advertiser sportswriter Clyde Mizumoto, initial financing was provided by John A. Hodge, owner of the Kauai Fishing Company, and Ralph W Olson, a Wahiawa businessman. Former H o n olulu Bears' owner Francis J. "Brick" Brickner was general manager. Honolulu businessman Ben Dillingham formed the Hawaiian Athletic Corporation to manage the team's budget. T h e corporation raised money by selling stock at $10 a share to Hawaii's gridiron fans. This community project was modeled after the successful Green Bay Packer program, which gave fans ownership of the team. O n e of the team's greatest supporters was Chicago Bears' owner, president, and coach, George Halas. George had served as a welfare and recreation officer in the Pacific for Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. H e had told Honolulu sportswriter Joe Anzivino that he was "impressed with the caliber of football material here and would do his utmost to help the Islands establish a big time football club." Hawaii football fans were lucky; the Warriors were designated as a h o m e team and never played a road game. Visiting teams played their two-game series against the Warriors at Honolulu Stadium. T h e bad news was that the Warriors had to pay all travel costs for each visiting team. Battling the Warriors in the Southern Division were the Los Angeles Bulldogs, the San Diego Bombers, and the Hollywood Bears. Season tickets for ten games ranged from $28 to $42. Hawaii consistently drew 15,000 to 20,000 fans per game and led the league in attendance. Former Roosevelt High quarterback/halfback Joe Kaulukukui was the first Hawaii player to sign with the Warriors. Joe was a standout in the Senior League and also

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played for the Seventh Air Force team. The 155-pound Kaulukukui was the Warrior's smallest player, but one of the fastest. Fullback Tony Morse and tackle Paul Snow, both former U H players, also joined the team. The red- and gold-clad Warriors debuted on September 19, 1946, against the Los Angeles Bulldogs. Hawaii fumbled away their 20-7 lead in the third quarter and lost 21-20 before a crowd of 18,000 fans. During the game, Warrior coach Keith Molesworth showcased his innovative management style by setting up a desk on the sidelines! Molesworth scribbled game notes there and provided a chair next to the desk where he held consultations with players. Keith had quarterbacked Chicago Bears' teams from 1932 to 1937 and played alongside superstar running back Harold "Red" Grange before joining the Warriors. Hawaii finished the season in second place. Hawaii's 1947 team, led by league scoring leader Melvin "Buddy" Abreu, reached the championship game against the Los Angeles Bulldogs. The game at Honolulu Stadium was held on the sixth anniversary of the Pearl Harbor bombing. Some 26,833 fans wedged their way into the stadium and saw the Warriors hold off the Bulldogs 7-6. However, Hawaii's first professional team championship was tainted by a gambling scandal. Fifteen Warriors were found guilty of betting on the game. Eleven of them were fined $25.The remaining four paid $100 each and were banned from football for life. The Warriors survived the controversy and in 1948 returned for one final season. Only three other league franchises remained: the Los Angeles Bulldogs, Hollywood Bears, and San Francisco Clippers. Only six games were played that season. Hawaii's attendance was down, despite the addition of all-purpose back Wally Yonamine.Wally was a Farrington High graduate who had been a multi-sport star at Maui's Lahainaluna High. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and in 1947 became the first Asian-American to play professional football. The Warriors set a league scoring record when they trounced the Hollywood Bears 75-21 in November. On December 5, Honolulu Stadium was host to the last game in league history. Hawaii romped over San Francisco 45-7 before a small crowd of 6,000 fans. Financial problems and the loss of many players to the All-American Conference caused the Pacific Coast Football League to fold after the 1948 season. The AAC merged with the National Football League one year later.

HAWAII'S SUPER BOWL FIRSTS While Hawaii fans were waiting for another pro team, Island players were winning Super Bowls. In 1972 Dallas Cowboy defensive lineman Larry Cole became the first Hawaii player to win a Super Bowl ring. Kalani High graduate Roy Gerela, a placekicker for the 1975 NFL champion Pittsburgh Steelers, was the first Hawaii player to score in the Super Bowl. Roy kicked two extra points as the Steelers topped the Minnesota Vikings 16-6. U H graduate Golden Richards is the only Hawaii player to score a Super Bowl touchdown. His fourth-quarter reception helped the Dallas Cowboys clinch a 1978 Super Bowl win over the Denver Broncos 27-10.

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Pro football Island-style reappeared in 1974 with the arrival o f the Hawaiians o f the World Football League. Joining Hawaii in the Western Division were the Pordand Storm, Houston Texans, and the Southern California Sun. Waikiki developer Chris Hemmeter was club president. Head coach o f the Hawaiians was former San Francisco 49er assistant Mike Giddings. Surprisingly, the team's color names had to be changed. Proposed team colors were Island Brown, Royalty Red, and Kona Gold. But as Advertiser writer B e n Kalb wrote, "Team officials found out that Kona Gold was a name for marijuana on the Big Island."The color was renamed Sunset Gold. T h e World Football League touted their exciting rules as a way to give the game back to the fans. Two o f the most interesting rules were that fair catches were not allowed on punts and that tied games would be resolved by playing an entire fifth quarter. Touchdowns were worth 7 points. T h e league experienced many problems that first season, including scheduling. To avoid competition with the NFL, games were scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday nights for every team except the Hawaiians. Hawaii was given Sunday afternoon games because weeknights were not popular. T h e Hawaiians played their home games at the Honolulu Stadium in Moiliili.The inaugural season opened with an 8 - 7 loss to the Florida Blazers on the road. After another road loss, the Hawaiians returned home and pushed the Detroit Wheels around for a 3 3 - 6 win. Leading Hawaii's offense was former Mississippi quarterback Norris Weese. His favorite target was W F L Ail-Star receiver T i m Delaney. Hawaii's defense was bolstered by the line play o f Kamehameha graduate Karl Lorch and former U H stars, tackle Levi Stanley and defensive back Hal Stringert. Hawaii qualified for the playoffs, which were held on November 22. With the Western Division Champion California Sun suffering from the holdout o f star players Kermit Johnson, Booker Brown, and James McAlister, the Hawaiians scored an upset victory 32-14. Former New York Giant quarterback Randy Johnson led the Hawaiians to victory. He threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns, while ex-Philadelphia Eagle A1 Davis rushed for two more scores.The victory allowed the Hawaiians to advance to the next round o f the playoffs to face the Birmingham Americans. Five days later the Hawaiians traveled to Alabama.The Hawaiians, heavy underdogs for the game, surprised everyone by taking an 11-7 lead early in the third quarter. Birmingham rallied with two touchdown drives to win by a score o f 22-19. Hawaii's Randy Johnson scored o n e T D and passed toVin Clements for another, but the B i r m ingham defense stopped the Hawaiians on their last possession. Hawaii coach Mike Giddings was optimistic for the 1975 season. T h e team looked forward to playing at the new Aloha Stadium. Hawaii had also upgraded its team in the off-season with the signing of Dallas Cowboy running back Calvin Hill and San Francisco 49er tight end Ted Kwalick. Unfortunately, Hill injured his knee early in the season and never regained his form. Hawaii later signed one o f pro football's moodiest players, Dallas Cowboy running back Duane Thomas. T h e first professional football game at Aloha Stadium was held on September 14, 1975. Quarterback Sonny Sixkiller, the "Throwin' Samoan," passed to R o n Delaney

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for three touchdowns as the Hawaiians topped the Jacksonville Express 33-15 before a crowd of 18,749. That was one of the season's few highlights as the Hawaiians w o n only three more games. There were off-the-field problems as well. Travel and payroll costs soon became unmanageable. T h e World Football League started the 1975 season with new commissioner Chris Hemmeter. After losing $10 million in 1974, the W F L adopted the H e m m e t e r Plan as a survival strategy. T h e H e m m e t e r Plan was a profit-sharing plan in which the players would receive a percentage of any income earned by the owners. If there was no net income, players would receive the m i n i m u m salary of $500 per game. Players would also receive $200 per exhibition game, but no training camp pay. T h e W F L completed its 1975 season, but the financial and legal problems were overwhelming and the league folded. In Hemmeter's farewell address, he noted that bad weather, competition with the NFL, media skepticism, and confusion over the availability of its star players were the reasons for the league's demise. Honolulu made history in January of 1980 w h e n Aloha Stadium hosted the first Pro Bowl held outside an N F L city. All-stars from the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference dazzled the sellout crowd by breaking or equaling 16 records as the N F C downed the A F C 37-27. What was once a boring allstar game suddenly had a new life, surrounded by loyal fans. Head coaches for the game were former Farrington High coach D o n Coryell of the San Diego Chargers for the A F C and Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys for the N F C . Two Honolulu men devoted to football provided the support. Aloha Stadium manager Mackay Yanagisawa chaired his Hula Bowl committee, while H e r m a n "Buddy" Clark, the Punahou graduate and ex-Chicago Bears' lineman, chaired a stadium committee. They did well. T h e game was such a success, with enthusiastic fans and high television ratings, that N F L commissioner Pete Rozelle decided to return the game to Honolulu the following year. Every Pro Bowl since that time has been played to sellout crowds at Aloha Stadium. Punahou graduate Charley Ane, a member of the world champion Detroit Lions in 1953 and 1957, was the first Hawaii player in the Pro Bowl. Since 1984 the Dan McGuire Award has been presented to the o u t standing player of the game. T h e award honors the late sports columnist of the Honolulu Advertiser.

HAWAII ALL-PRO R U S S FRANCIS Hawaii's greatest professional football player ended his career in 1989. Russ Ross Francis was born in Seattle in 1953 but grew up in Kailua. His father Ed was a pro wresder and a part-time scout for the N e w England Patriots. Russ was a natural athlete w h o excelled immediately in a variety of sports. T h e 6-foot-6-inch, 240-pound Francis had a rare combination of strength, speed, and power. Over the years he has tried just about every sport—swimming, surfing, tennis, volleyball—you name it. Golf? T h e first time on a golf course, he shot a round of 82. Baseball? H e was selected in the free agent draft by the Kansas City Royals in 1974. But his best sport was football. H e was a second-

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team Oahu Interscholastic Association all-star at Kailua High as a junior. For his senior year his family moved to Oregon, where he also tried out for the track team. After limited practice with the javelin, Russ set a national record 254 feet 11 inches, which lasted 17 years. H e was 18 that year and decided to try a rodeo; he rode his first bull. He played football for the University of Oregon, but his career lasted only 14 games due to injuries. Despite not having played in his senior year, the N e w England Patriots selected him in the first round of the 1975 N F L draft. Russ was the sixteenth player chosen. H e played six years for the Patriots and was dubbed by A B C sportscaster Howard Cosell as "All World." Russ was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1982 and produced five stellar seasons, including a Super Bowl win in 1985. Injuries slowed his career and he was released by the 49ers in 1987; that year he again signed with the N e w England Patriots. H e was selected for three straight Pro Bowls from 1977—1979. In 1995 he became the first Hawaii player nominated to the National Football League Hall of Fame. Francis settled in Hawaii after retirement and now is the Sports Coordinator for the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. One of his main duties is to negotiate with the N F L to keep the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.

Hawaii has sent many players to the National Football League. While the San Francisco 49ers'Jesse Sapolu and the Dallas Cowboys' MarkTuinei wind down their successful careers, younger players are striving for success. One of the most exciting young players in the league is Leilehua graduate and running back Adrian Murrell of the Arizona Cardinals. Another standout is Denver Bronco placekicker Jason Elam. The former U H star tied Tom Dempsey s league record in 1998 with his 63 yard field goal against the Jacsonville Jaguars. Hawaii has also contributed head coaches. Former U H quarterback June Jones coached the Atlanta Falcons from 1994 to 1996. H e is now the head coach for the University of Hawaii. D o m Capers, former defensive back coach for the Rainbows, guided the Carolina Panthers to the 1996 N F C Western Division title. Pro football returned to Hawaii in March of 1998, when the Honolulu Hurricanes defeated the Las Vegas Outlaws 53-14 in an exhibition game at the Blaisdell Arena. The Hurricanes are the newest entry in the six-team Professional Indoor Football League. Honolulu's team is comprised mostly of players from the semipro Hawaii Football League. Players are paid $200 a game to battle such foes as the Louisiana Bayou Beast and the Idaho Stallions. The team was renamed the Hawaii Hammerheads in 1999.

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THE RECORD BOOK Hawaii's Super Bowl Champions Fast Rapt: San Francisco 49ers' offensive lineman Jesse Sapolu has been the most successful Hawaii player in the Super Bowl, winnng four rings.The Farrington High graduate won three titles with quarterback Joe Montana (1985, 1989, and 1.990) and the 1995 championship with Steve Young. Kailuas Russ Francis and former U H star Dana McLemore were also part of the 49ers' 1985 championship squad.

Year

Player

1972 1975 1976 1978 1978 1979 1982 1985 1985 1985 1986 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1998 1998

Larry Cole Roy Gerela Roy Gerela Larry Cole Golden Richards Roy Gerela Dan Audick Russ Francis Dana McLemore Jesse Sapolu Brian Cabral Kurt Gouveia Jesse Sapolu Jesse Sapolu Kurt Gouveia Mark Tuinei Mark Tuinei Jesse Sapolu Mark Tuinei Jason Elam Maa Tanuvasa

Team Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers Chicago Bears Washington Redskins San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers Washington Redskins Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49ers Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Denver Broncos

University of Hawaii Players in the NFL Note:The following is a partial list of University of Hawaii alumni who have played in the National Football League.

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Name Dan Audick Larry Cole Jason Elam Blane Gaison Leo Goeas R o n Hall Dana McLemore Rich Miano Arnold Morgado A1 Noga Joe Onosai Golden Richards Jesse Sapolu Levi Stanley Harold Stringert JeffSydner Maa Tanuvasa Mark Tuinei Jeris White

Team

1976 1967 1993 1980 1989 1987 1982 1985 1975 1988 1987 1972 1983 1973 1973 1992 1993 1983 1973

Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Atlanta Falcons San Diego Chargers Tampa Bay Buccaneers San Francisco 49ers N e w York Jets Kansas City Chiefs Minnesota Vikings Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers San Diego Chargers Philadelphia Eagles Los Angeles Rams Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins

The Pro Bowl Note: T h e Pro B o w l is held every February at Aloha Stadium.

F a s t F a c t : The Pro Bowl has been a sellout every year since the N F L moved the game to Hawaii in 1980.

Year 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

Score NFC NFC AFC NFC NFC AFC NFC AFC AFC NFC

37, A F C 21, A F C 16, N F C 20, A F C 45, A F C 22, N F C 28, A F C 10, N F C 15, N F C 34, A F C

Year 27 7 13 19 3 14 24 6 6 3

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Score NFC AFC NFC AFC NFC AFC NFC AFC AFC

27, A F C 23, N F C 21, A F C 23, N F C 17, A F C 41, N F C 20, A F C 26, N F C 29, N F C

21 21 15 20 3 13 13 23 24

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Year 1957 1959 1973 1973 1975 1977 1978* 1979 1987 1994 1995 1995 1999

Name Charley Ane Charley Ane Rockne Freitas R o y Gerela R o y Gerela Russ Francis Russ Francis Russ Francis Mosi Tatupu Jesse Sapolu Mark Tuinei Jason Elam Jason Elam

Team Detroit Lions Detroit Lions Detroit Lions Pittsburg Steelers Pittsburg Steelers N e w England Patriots New England Patriots N e w England Patriots N e w England Patriots San Francisco 49ers Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Denver Broncos

* Russ Francis was selected in 1978, but didn't play.

T h e H a w a i i a n s ' R o s t e r of Hawaii P l a y e r s ( 1 9 7 4 - 1 9 7 5 ) Name Regis Grice Scott Haneberg Albert Holmes Glenn Hookano J i m Kalili Karl Lorch Rocky Pamplin Levi Stanley Hal Stringert

Position Running Back Offensive Tackle Running Back Wide Receiver Linebacker Defensive Tackle Running Back Defensive Tackle Cornerback

F O R MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Honolulu Hurricanes 94-559 Ukee Street Waipahu, HI 96797

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T h e earliest reference to golf appeared in the Pacific Commercial Advertiser on January 3, 1896, and was entitled the "Game of Golf: Club Formed in Honolulu—Members E n thusiastic." T h e article reported: " T h e growing interest in golf in this city has resulted in the formation of a club which is composed of President Dole, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Renjes, Miss McGrew, Captain Broome and Walter Dillingham. T h e hilly ground immediately back of Punahou has been thought a good place for the links and will probably be adapted to the game of golf." However, there is no evidence that the course was developed, or that club members actually golfed. Hawaii's first golf course was built in Moanalua Valley in 1898 by Samuel Mills Damon, with the assistance of A. Garvie (both of Bishop and Company) and head landscape architect and gardener Donald Maclntyre. Moanalua thus became the second-oldest course west of the Rockies, following a Riverside, California, course built in March of 1894. T h e October 2, 1901, edition of the Evening Bulletin reported that S. E. Damon, on whose father s land the links were located, said: " T h e course has been shortened from 18 to 9 holes because it has been conceded by the majority of players that the latter number is sufficient for a warm climate such as we have h e r e . . . I might say that, since the new arrangement was instituted a short time ago, there have been more players out that ever before."The Moanalua links were 3,112 yards long. Hawaii's first tournaments were played in the early 1900s between major companies in Hawaii: Dillingham,Theodore H. Davies & Co., C. Brewer, Alexander & Baldwin, Castle & Cooke, Bishop & Co., and Hackfeld & Co. T h e Islands' first golf club, the Honolulu Golf Club, was formed during this time. Membership was free. Despite golf's popularity, the Moanalua course was not convenient for all. As golf historian Bill Gee, in his 1984 Hawaiian Golf Almanac, wrote: "Moanalua set the pace and style for the elite of Honolulu in the turn of the century recreational and social life. However, travel to and from Moanalua by train, mule-drawn streetcar or horse and buggy for a round of golf and 19th hole festivities was an all-day affair reserved for weekends. Golfers living in upper class Manoa solved the inconvenience of trekking to Moanalua by creating a course in their own backyard in 1904." T h e Manoa Golf Club was located on O a h u Avenue. Manoa developed a reputation for attractive grounds; a photo of the clubhouse appeared in the Hawaiian Gazette publication, "Picturesque Honolulu." But the course was closed two years later as a result of Honolulu's rapid growth and the need for house lots. 184

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In 1906, land became available in N u u a n u Valley and the M a n o a golfers established the nine-hole O a h u C o u n t r y Club. Hawaii's first m a j o r t o u r n a m e n t , the Hawaiian A m a t e u r Golf Championship (Manoa Cup), was held there in 1907. Austin W h i t e w o n top honors and repeated as champion in 1908. T h e course was extended to 18 holes in 1912, while the t o u r n a m e n t changed f r o m stroke play to match play in 1927. T h e first golf course o n the neighbor islands was established o n M a u i in 1912. Messrs. Penhallow and T h o m p s o n of the Maui Golf C l u b made the ceremonial o p e n ing drives at the Kahului course. Courses were o p e n e d o n Kauai and the Big Island during the 1920s. Kauai's five-hole Wailua course was dedicated in 1920 and was extended to nine holes before the outbreak of World War II. T h e Volcano Golf and C o u n t r y C l u b o n the Big Island o p e n e d in 1922 with nine holes but was eventually enlarged to b e c o m e a full-size course.

GOLF LEGEND FRANCIS HYDE II BROWN Hawaii's first great golfer was Francis H y d e Ii Brown. Francis was a powerful driver and w o n the prestigious M a n o a C u p nine times f r o m 1920 to 1934. B r o w n s success extended to Europe, Japan, and the mainland. In March of 1924, while practicing for the British Amateur, he fired a 3 5 - 3 2 - 6 7 to set a n e w record at the world-famous St. Andrews, Scotland, course. In 1927 he destroyed the Pebble Beach, California, course record by five strokes w i t h an eight-under-par round of 32-32-64. B r o w n followed that p e r f o r m a n c e by w i n n i n g the Japan Amateur in 1929 against fellow Hawaii resident Shogetsu Nakamura. H e w o n the California A m a t e u r in 1930. Brown's greatest win, however, came after suffering a near-fatal car crash. T h e accident in 1933 caused h i m multiple injuries: ruptured abdominal muscles, internal h e m orrhage, fractured pelvic bone, and a t o r n bladder. H e was lucky to be alive. Ignoring doctor's predictions that his playing days were over, B r o w n entered the 1934 M a n o a C u p t o u r n a m e n t . H e then capped his brilliant career by w i n n i n g the title for the ninth time! Golf wasn't his only passion. A n all-around athlete, B r o w n excelled at many sports, including polo, baseball, and swimming. After his retirement B r o w n b e came a philanthropist and helped y o u n g golfers by providing financial support.

Golf gradually became popular with w o m e n . Hawaii's first women's golf t o u r n a m e n t was held at the O a h u C o u n t r y C l u b in 1924. W i n n i n g the inaugural Territorial Women's Golf Championship was Mrs. J. K. Lamberton. She would repeat as c h a m pion the following two years. In 1928 the Waialae C o u n t r y C l u b opened and became h o m e for the Manoa C u p for the next four years. T h e t o u r n a m e n t alternated between the O a h u C o u n t r y Club and Waialae until 1945, w h e n it returned to the O a h u C o u n t r y C l u b permanendy.The first n o n - P G A Hawaiian O p e n was also held in 1928 and marked the first invasion of mainland golfers. N e w York City player "Wild Bill" M e l h o r n w o n the tournament in a playoff and sailed h o m e o n the Calawaii with a $5,000 check. H e was followed as

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champion by some ofAmerica's best golfers, including Gene Sarazen (1934) and Cary Middlecoff (1948). The sport needed a local governing body, so the Hawaiian Golf Association was formed at the Oahu Country Club in October of 1930.The association had memberships from eight private clubs: Waialae, Oahu, Mid-Pacific, Moanalua, Fort Shafter, Hilo, Maui, andWaialua. Initial president was Charles T. Littlejohn, and members were predominately from Waialae. The association organized the Hawaii Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Atherton Cup), which had started two years earlier. The pros also organized their own association in 1930. Scottish-born Alex Bell, a pro at the Oahu Country Club since 1909, joined 12 other charter members to form the Professional Golfers Association of Hawaii. In December of 1930 the much-anticipated Ala Wai Golf Course opened for play. Only four holes were available, but that didn't stop the hordes of golfers and onlookers who came to discover a new golfing opportunity. Another major development was the opening of the Palolo Municipal Golf Course in 1931. The nine-hole Palolo course was the first one open to the masses. Unfortunately, the course was eliminated a decade later to make room for World War II housing. By 1933 Hawaii golfers were ready for more national competition. Charlie Wilson, a Chinese-Hawaiian, was Hawaii's first representative at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. The following year, 17-year-old Palolo golfer Arthur Armstrong finished second. Women golfers were also making news. Fourteen-year-old Punahou student Codie Austin-Cooke shot a 79 to win the 1934 Territorial Women's Championship. She had started playing golf at the age of ten while following her parents around the Oahu Country Club. Her 1934 win was described by the Honolulu Advertiser as "The greatest exhibition of golf ever seen in Hawaii." Codie repeated as Territorial champion in 1935,1936, and 1937. The extension of the Ala Wai Golf Course to 18 holes was finally completed in 1937. The regulation-size course attracted even more golfers and helped the Ala Wai became the busiest golf course in the world. The year 1937 also marked the debut of collegiate golf in Hawaii. The University of Hawaii's Rainbow Golf Club was coached by Palolo professional Joe Spencer. In 1938 the team, led by freshman and individual medalist Jimmy Ukauka, won the ASUH Junior Invitational Tournament. The Oahu Country Club Caddies, Palolo Golf Club Caddies, and McKinley High School were the victims. Golf was interrupted by World War II and didn't resume until 1945, when the Interscholastic League of Honolulu held Hawaii's first high school golf championship. The Kaimuki Bulldogs dominated league competition, winning seven of the first eight titles. Golf regained popularity in 1950 and women golfers led the way. Growth in women's golf induced the women's auxiliary of the Hawaiian Golf Association to be renamed the Hawaii Women's Golf Association. The Jennie K.Wilson Invitational also started in 1950.The tournament was named after the former first lady of Honolulu, Jennie Kapahu Wilson. Her Hawaiian name

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was Ana Kini Kapahuhulaokamamalu Kuulalani. Jennie was married to John Henry Wilson, Honolulu's mayor from 1920 to 1927. She was one o f the last court dancers from the Hawaiian monarchy. Winning the inaugural competition was Edna Lee. T h e prestigious Jennie K. Invitational quickly became one o f the major tournaments o f the year for Hawaii's women golfers. Hawaii gained its first national champion in 1952 when Jackie Liwai Pung won the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship held in Portland, Oregon. Her ancestry was Hawaiian-French-German-Irish. Her mother was from Memphis, Tennessee. Jackie was introduced to golf at age seven by her father, who was captain o f the Hawaii G o l f Club. She caddied for her Dad at the Ala Wai G o l f Course. Young Jackie made sand mounds for a tee with a pail o f water and whatever sand was nearby. Her playing career started at age 12. T h e rhythmic movements o f hula also helped her golf game. Jackie had learned hula from her grandmother and, in the process, she developed a remarkably fluid swing. She played with every type o f tee—sand mounds, rubber tees, and wooden tees with string! Jackie attended Roosevelt High School and for two seasons was the only girl on the team. In 1938 Babe Zaharias, the world's greatest female athlete, visited the Islands and gave a golf exhibition. Jackie skipped school that day and met her. Zaharias was so impressed with Jackie's swing that she invited her to join an exhibition the following day. That same year Jackie won the Hawaiian Championship. She repeated the following year and won the tournament again in 1941 and 1947.Jackie made her first trip to the mainland in 1946 and played in the U.S. Women's Amateur National Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the first woman golfer from Hawaii to play in the event. She saved $2,000 for the trip, flew to San Francisco, then took a bus to Tulsa. Afraid o f getting lost, Jackie followed the bus driver outside on every break! She finally made it to Tulsa, but lost in the quarterfinals. During the tournament she saw her first snake—a garter snake that slithered onto one o f the greens. In 1948 she won the Northern California Open. But the highlight o f her trip was playing at the famous Pebble Beach course. While learning the course with her caddy, Jackie suddenly heard "Blue Hawaii" being sung. She turned around and saw Bing Crosby singing in his blue convertible with the top down. He wished her well. Crosby, an avid golfer, lived nearby. Unfortunately, Jackie couldn't afford the expensive trips and quit the game for four years. She found a j o b in the sporting goods department at Sears but returned to golf in 1952. After practicing at the Moanalua Golf Course every day for three months, she entered and won the Jennie K. Invitational. Later that year she was ready to compete against mainland players. Thirty-year-old Jackie wanted to test herself against America's best, but distance and cost were barriers. She even had to borrow a pair o f golf shoes! Jackie worked as a clerk at Sears to save money and finally made the long trip to the mainland. She was the first player from outside the continental U S . to play in the finals since 1924. Five strokes down to U C L A student Shirley McFedters after 14 holes, she rallied to win the U S G A title at the Waverly Country Club. Her j o y o f winning was culminated with an impromptu hula performance on the eighteenth green. T h e Portland newspaper described it as a "victory wiggle." T h e Los Angeles Times

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selected her as the Woman Athlete of the Year. Hawaii honored her as sports'Athlete of the Year. In 1953 Jackie turned professional and became Hawaii's first woman golfer to join the LPGA tour. She was fortunate to have U.S. Open champion Tommy Armour, Masters Champion Sam Snead, and Texas golf instructor Harvey Penick among her teachers. Traveling was an adventure for her. On her first trip on tour she caught a plane ride with Peggy Kirk Bell.They flew in a Cessna from Pinehurst to the Babe Zaharias golf course in Tampa, Florida. During the landing the pilot, Jackie, and Peggy were to look for a fairway lined with toilet paper. They saw only a waiter dressed in a white jacket waving his hands not to come in! The pilot then saw some train tracks and followed them until the plane was able to land. After that experience, Jackie bought a car and a compass to chart her trips. Along with her fellow golfers, she caravaned on trips from course to course carrying guns, dogs, and fishing rods. She finished second at the 1953 U.S. Women's Open Championship, losing in an 18-hole playoff to Hall of Famer Betsy Rawls.The year included a win at the Palm Springs Open and a check for $750. Her fine play continued as the 1955 season brought wins at the Sea Island Open in Georgia and the Jacksonville Open in Florida. The pro tour in 1957 brought Jackie additional recognition, but also a bit of heartbreak. She posted the winning score at the U.S. Golf Association Women's Open in Mamaroneck, New York, but was disqualified for signing a card with an incorrect total for the fourth hole. Jackie lost the first-place check of $1,800 to Betsy Rawls. However, she had gained some sympathetic fans. Members of the host Winged Foot Golf Course promptly took up a collection and presented Jackie with over $2,500! The collection surpassed Jackie's earnings for the entire previous year. She rebounded from the setback in 1958 and won the Jackson Open in Mississippi by beating Hall of Famer Mickey Wright. She gave back to her sport by serving as cochairman of the LPGA Pairings Committee and was a member of the Membership Committee in 1959. Jackie retired from the tour in 1964, returned briefly in the 1970s, and retired again in 1976. Pung wasn't the only Jackie making news. Honolulu's Jackie Yates was another accomplished golfer. Jackie, representing the University of Redlands in California, became Hawaii's first collegiate champion by winning the 1955 National Intercollegiate Golf Tournament in Chicago. Hawaii won its first U.S. Amateur Public Links Team Championship in 1957. Jack Chun, George Nahale, and Ed Nakagaki combined to win the coveted Harding trophy by scoring a 36-hole total of 440 at the Hershey Park Golf Course in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Hawaii hosted the event for the first time in 1960 at the Ala Wai Golf Course. Hawaii won the team championship again in 1961. The Rackham Golf Course in Royal Oak, Michigan, was the site on July 11 as David (Bones) Bettencourt, Hung Soo Ahn, and Owen Douglass carded a 428 to win the title. Hawaii's senior golfers were also quite successful. In 1962 Hilo attorney Merrill Carlsmith defeated a record number of entries to win the USGA Senior Amateur Championship at the Evanston Golf Course in Skokie, Illinois. The tournament, lim-

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ited to golfers aged 55 or older, drew 525 entries. Carlsmith became the first golfer to w i n successive titles w h e n he w o n the 1963 championship at the Sea Island Golf C l u b in Sea Island, Georgia. Governor J o h n Burns and p r o m o t e r K e n n e t h B r o w n helped organize Hawaii's first international golf event, the Canada C u p at Maui's Royal Kaanapali Golf C o u r s e in 1 9 6 4 . T h e competition showcased the world's best golfers. Jack Nicklaus w o n the i n dividual title over A r n o l d Palmer and c o m b i n e d w i t h h i m to beat second-place A r gentina by 11 strokes, giving the U S A its fifth straight title. O n l y the three best golfers in the world could c o m p e t e w i t h Honolulu's Ted Makalena. H e tied for third w i t h South African Gary Player. T h e success of the Canada C u p helped the Hawaiian O p e n gain a spot o n the P G A tour in 1965. R e t i r e d golfing great Francis Ii Brown, K e n n e t h Brown, and N e w York golf p r o m o t e r E d Carter were the primary organizers in the early years. C h i n n Ho's Makaha Valley C o u n t r y C l u b and U n i t e d Airlines were a m o n g the lead sponsors. T h e Hawaiian O p e n debuted at the Waialae C o u n t r y C l u b in N o v e m b e r of 1965, w i t h Texan Gay Brewer w i n n i n g in a playoff over B o b Goalby. Island golf fans will always r e m e m b e r the 1966 t o u r n a m e n t . Honolulu's Ted Makalena wasn't considered a favorite, even t h o u g h he had caddied at Waialae as a child. Ted learned golf f r o m his father, w h o worked o n the Waialae grounds crew. Despite the pressure of being the h o m e t o w n favorite, Makalena charged to the lead after three rounds. Just before the final round, fellow golfer C h i C h i R o d r i g u e z told Ted, " I ' m w i t h you all the way. G o out and get it." T h o s e words of encouragement, along w i t h a partisan gallery, helped Makalena outlast Brewer and San Diegan Billy Casper for a three-shot win. H e had b e c o m e the first Hawaii golfer to w i n a P G A t o u r n a m e n t . His course record of 271 w o u l d last ten years. Ted w o n $8,500, a trophy donated by H e n r y Kaiser, and the admiration of Hawaii's golf fans. Honolulu Advertiser writer Hal W o o d wrote: "After the presentation ceremonies Ted w e n d e d his way to the Waialae C . C . Clubhouse. As he entered the assembled throng gave h i m a standing ovation. A n orchestra started playing Waipio' and Ted, along w i t h his staunchest backer and friend, Francis H . Ii Brown, broke into tears." Makalena's dramatic w i n elevated Hawaii's stature in the golfing world. T h a t same year, thanks to the effort by Fort Shafter pro Walter Nagorski, the Hawaiian P G A b e came affiliated with the S o u t h e r n California Section. A n o t h e r boost came in 1967 w h e n H o n o l u l u businessman B o b T o m organized the Hawaii Junior Golf Program. Unfortunately, the glow of Ted Makalena's w i n faded. T h e hearts of Hawaii golf fans were quieted two years later w h e n Makalena died in a swimming accident off K u h i o Beach in Waikiki. H e was 34 years old. T h e Hawaiian O p e n wasn't held in 1970 due to a change in tour position, but it reappeared in February of 1971.The t o u r n a m e n t has enjoyed spectacular growth. O n e day events such as the Great Aloha R u n and H o n o l u l u Marathon attract thousands of competitors, but the Hawaiian O p e n has overshadowed those to b e c o m e the largest sports event in Hawaii. T h e w e e k - l o n g Hawaiian O p e n schedule includes two proams, practice rounds, the Johnny Bellinger S h o o t - O u t , and the four-day tournament itself. Tournament general manager Chester Kahapea and his crew of volunteers have

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earned the reputation for staging a first-class event that draws the world's finest golfers. Island golf continued its steady development of courses and tournaments.Through the work of Mid-Pacific pro Ben Neely, Hawaii left the Southern California Section and formed the Aloha Section of the PGA in 1971. Island golfers excelled at national tournaments in the 1970s, especially the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. In 1974 Kahuku's Charles Barenaba Jr. became the first Hawaii golfer to win the prestigious event, carding a 72-hole total of 290. Barenaba's victory marked the last competition held in the stroke play format. Match play format was instituted the following year. The 1975 tournament was held at Kauai's Wailua Golf Course, and two Island golfers made it to the final. Randy Barenaba, the brother of Charles, defeated Honolulu's AlanYamamoto one up after 37 holes. The Barenabas were the first brothers to win the tide. The 37-hole duel also set a record for the longest final match. Maui's Dean Prince logged the most miles of any contestant as he traveled to Bangor, Maine, for the 1978 tournament. Dean emerged victorious with a 5 and 3 win over Tony Figueredo. Junior golfers also claimed national titles. In 1977 Honolulu's Althea Tome became the first Island golfer to win the U.S. Girls Junior Championship. She defeated Melissa McGeorge 3 and 2 at the Guyan Country Club in West Virginia. Hawaii made an unprecedented sweep of USGA junior titles in 1978. Iolani's Donald Hurter beat Keith Banes one up to win the U S . Junior Championship. Hurter's win at the Wilmington, Delaware, County Club is still the longest final match in event history. Meanwhile, Kaiser High student Lori Castillo succeeded Tome as champion by conquering the Wilmington course with a 4 and 2 win over Jenny Lidback. Castillo continued her winning ways at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. She scored successive victories in 1979 and 1980. Lori's win in 1979 over former UH golfer Becky Pearson made her the youngest champion in tournament history. Lori won 11 consecutive matches before finally losing in the second round of the 1981 tournament. Castillo still holds the record for most championships won (two), most consecutive championships (two), longest final match (18 holes in 1979), and largest winning margin for an 18-hole match (9 and 7).

HAWAII'S MASTERS TRIO Hawaii's abundant golfing talent eventually reached maturity at the world-famous Masters Golf Tournament. Art Armstrong was the first Isle golfer to be invited to the tournament after reaching the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur in 1948, but he couldn't afford the trip. St. Louis High graduate Stan Souza became the first to play at Augusta National in 1977. Souza, who was a junior at BYU, failed to make the cut. But his effort inspired Island golfers, and he was eventually followed by Kauai's David Ishii in 1990 and Olomana Golf Links director Guy Yamamoto in 1995.

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The formation of the Hawaii State Golf Association in 1984 helped promote the sport. The HSGA was organized by charter president Dr. Richard K. B. Ho. The association serves as Hawaii's representative to the United States Golf Association and is a member of the USGA Golf Handicap and Information Service (GHIN). All local qualifying tournaments for the major USGA championships are directed by the association. In 1987 the Hawaii State Golf Association became a member of the Pacific Coast Golf Association and helped select a Hawaii team for the Pacific Amateur Championship. In 1988 the association held the first annual Inter-Island Team Championship. In 1992 the association hosted the Pacific Coast Amateur Tournament at Maui's Kapalua Bay Golf Course. The following year the State Amateur Stroke Play and Match Play (Manoa Cup) came under management of the association. The most memorable accomplishment from the 1980s was Cindy Rarick's win at Turtle Bay at the inaugural Tsumura Hawaiian Ladies Open in 1987. Rarick, a U H golfer from 1978 to 1980, couldn't have picked a better place to score her first LPGA win. With encouragement from friends in the gallery, Rarick shot a final round of 67 to win the tournament by 2 strokes. Another event for the world's best players debuted on the Big Island in 1990.The competition was dubbed the Senior Skins Game and featured the legendary quartet of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and LeeTrevino. Palmer won eight skins on the Francis H. Ii Brown course at the Mauna Lani Resort and took home $240,000. Nicklaus andTrevino finished second and third. Player, who had traveled 12,000 miles from South Africa to compete, left with nothing.

HAWAII'S FIRST L A D Y OF GOLF The hundredth anniversary of the USGA was celebrated at Brookline, Massachusetts, in 1995. Representing the Islands was Jackie Pung, "Hawaii's First Lady of Golf." After retiring from the pro tour in 1964, she became Hawaii's first head professional. In 1967 she was selected as the LPGA's Teacher of the Year. Jackie later worked as a golf coach at UH, golf consultant, golf public relations coordinator, and recreation specialist. She turned master in 1981 and became master pro in 1987. Her days are now spent sharing her gift of golf with others. Jackie has said that she has "lots of angels" for helpers. She has taught golf at the Waikoloa Village to children of all abilities. She has even taught golf to blind children. Her golf academy on the Big Island provides lessons on various neighbor islands in addition to many of the golf courses on the Kohala Coast. Jackie's philosophy about teaching is summed up in this quote: "Certainly I look at swing mechanics, but my spirit must meet their spirit so we can be connected."

Hawaii gained national television coverage in 1995 with the debut of Mark Rolfing's ESPN show, "Golf Hawaii." Rolfing, a former PGA professional, has promoted Hawaii golf for years. In 1982 he organized the first Kapalua Open on Maui. Three

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years later he developed the plantation course at Kapalua, Hawaii's first resort with 54 holes. Mark became a golf commentator in 1985. He started with ABC Sports and later worked for NBC. In 1996, Kauai's Wailua Golf Course hosted the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship for a record third time. Honolulu-born Tim Hogarth, now a California resident, defeated New Jersey's Jeff Thomas 8 and 7 for the title. Hogarth was engaged on Maui just six weeks before the tournament. Hawaii's most promising young golfer is Punahou graduate Anna Umemura. In 1997 she became the first golfer to win all three major women's tournaments: the Jennie K. Wilson Invitational, the State Match Play, and the State Stroke Play championships. The 1997 Masters champion, Tiger Woods, made his Hawaii debut later that year at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Kauai's Poipu Bay Resort Course.Tigermania gripped Hawaii as fans made the tournament an early sellout.The young and popular Woods attracted the largest galleries, but U.S. Open champ Ernie Els won the tournament. United Airlines canceled their sponsorship of the Hawaiian Open in 1997, despite the biggest television audience in tournament history. The thirty-third and last United Airlines Hawaiian Open was held in 1998—and what a finale! Florida pro John Huston played brilliant golf, shooting a PGA-record 28 under 260.The previous record of 27 under par was first set by the legendary Ben Hogan in 1945 and tied ten years later by Mike Souchak. Huston's rounds of 63-65-66-66 included a PGA record 31 birdies. The 1999 tournament at Waialae Country Club has been renamed the Sony Open in Hawaii. The Aloha State will also host the 1999 season opener with the Mercedes Championships at the Kapalua Plantation course. These back-to-back seasonopening tournaments are certain to enhance Hawaii's status as one of the premier destinations on the PGA Tour. Golf is more popular than ever in Hawaii. Some 75 courses cover the state. Oahu's Ala Wai Golf Course is the busiest in the world, with over 180,000 tee times registered annually. There is interest in the newly formed Hawaii Senior Golf Tour. Hawaii's tradition of hosting elite tournaments continued in 1998 with the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at Maui's Kapalua Golf Club Bay Course.

THE RECORD BOOK

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F a s t Fact: Castle High student Debra Spencer and 14-year-old Lori Castillo gave Hawaii two wins at the 1975 championships, i

Year 1975 1975 1977 1982 1984 1984 1985 1986 1987 1987 1988 1989 1991 1993

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Name

Age Group

Lori Castillo Debra Spencer Kristil Caldeira Laurie Chinen Jill Hamasaki Kristel Kakugawa Jan Kotoshirodo Jan Kotoshirodo Jennifer Waterhouse Jan Kotoshirodo Elish Au Elish Au Eun Park Jamie Yoshimure

13-14 15-17 10 and 11-12 10 and 13-14 10 and 10 and 10 and 11-12 10 and 10 and 11-12 10 and

under under under under under under under under

Hawaii's Collegiate Champions V V V F a s t F a c t : Jackie Yates earned Hawaii's first collegiate championship with her win in 1955. V

Year

Name

1955

Jackie Yates (UH Manoa)

1980 1996

Brandan Kop (UH Manoa) Mike Pavao (UH Manoa)

V

Tournament Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Western Athletic Conference (WAC)

Hawaii Golf Hall of Fame V T V F a s t F a c t : Charter inductee Jackie Pung was Hawaii's first woman golfer in the Hall of Fame.

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GOLF Year Inducted 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990

Year Inducted

Name Arthur Armstrong Ted Benedict Francis Ii Brown Governor John Burns Babe Carter Guinea Kop Ted Makalena Jackie Pung Jimmy Ukauka Alex Bell Merrill Carlsmith Joan Damon Owen Douglass Bill Gee Toyo Shirai Thomas A.T. Ching Monte Ito John Kalinka Charles Kaauhelemoa Makaiwa Robert "Bob"Tom

1991 1991 1991 1992 1992 1992 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998

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Name Tai O n Chock Paul Scodeller Allan Yamamoto Hung Soo Ahn Ramona McGuire Ken Miyaoka Kenneth Brown Morgan Fottrell Masa Kaya R o n Castillo Jackie Yates Holt Wendell Kop Charlie Chung Codie Austin-Cooke James Reilly Art Fujita Sam Kaaua Paul Spengler Jr. Edna Lee Jackola Jack Omuro HopeYee

Hawaii's Toughest Courses X

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States Golf Association slope ratings for back tees and are for players w h o aren't scratch golfers. Ratings reflect the playing difficulty for golfers under normal course and weather conditions. Course ratings are not rigid and can change throughout the year. X

Island Oahu Maui Kauai Hawaii Lanai Molokai

Course Name Koolau Golf Course Kapalua—Plantation Course Princeville Golf Club— Prince Course Makalei Hawaii Country Club The Experience at Koele Kaluakoi Golf Course

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Rating

Slope

Total

74.5 75.2 73.7

155 142 142

231 217.2 215.7

71.4 71.5 72.3

139 134 129

210.4 205.5 201.3

197

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Men's Tournaments Hawaiian Open Winners, 1928-

F a s t F a c t : The Hawaiian Open was first held in 1928. The Waialae Country Club became the tournament's permanent site in 1961.Ted Makalena won a record five titles in a row from 1960 to 1964. The tournament became part of the PGA tour in 1965.

V V V Year 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958

Name "Wild Bill" Melhorn Craig Wood Charley Chung Art Bell Art Bell N o tournament Gene Sarazen N o tournament N o tournament Guinea Kop Lt. Ken Rogers Arthur Armstrong Arthur Armstrong Jimmy Ukauka N o tournament Arthur Armstrong Johnny Perelli Arthur Armstrong Arthur Armstrong E.J. "Dutch" Harrison Cary Middlecoff Jimmy Ukauka Herman Coelho Jimmy Ukauka Dick Knight Arthur Armstrong Bud Holscher Arthur Armstrong Owen Douglass Jr. Bob Rosburg Jimmy Ukauka

Score

Course

291 289 301 281 301

Waialae Waialae Maui C.C. Waialae Maui C.C.

289

Waialae

293 287 289 275 287

Waialae Waialae Waialae Oahu C.C. Kalakaua

225 282 282 283 275 274 277 284 281 288 289 262 277 265 262 273

Waialae (54 holes) Oahu C.C. Waialae Waialae Waialae Waialae Waialae Maui C.C. Hilo C.C. Waialae Waialae Oahu C.C. Oahu C.C. Oahu C.C. Oahu C.C. Oahu C.C. continued

GOLF Year

Name

Score

1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964

Owen Douglass Jr. Ted Makalena Ted Makalena Ted Makalena Ted Makalena Ted Makalena

271 271 292 290 288 294

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Course Oahu C.C. Oahu C.C. Waialae Waialae Waialae Waialae

PGA Hawaiian Open I

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Fast Fact:

The Waialae Country Club course measures 6,975 yards and was changed to a par 70 in 1999. Hawaii's Ted Makalena and David Ishii are the only Hawaii golfers to win thus prestigous tournament. First-place prize money is now $324,000, compared to Makalena's check of $8,500 in 1966. V 'i V

Year

Purse

1st Place

1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

$50,000 $67,600 $100,000 $125,000 $125,000

$9,000 $8,500 $20,000 $25,000 $25,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $220,000 $220,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 $300,000 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $600,000 $600,000

$40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $44,000 $44,000 $46,000 $48,000 $50,000 $54,000 $58,500 $58,500 $58,500 $58,500 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $108,000 $108,000

Winner

Rounds

Score

Gay Brewer* Ted Makalena Dudley Wysong* Lee Trevino Bruce Crampton

74-72-67-68 66-71-66-68 72-69-70-73 68-71-65-68 71-71-65-67

281 271 284 272 274

"7) -17) -4) -16) -14)

Tom Shaw Grier Jones* John Schlee Jack Nicklaus Gary Groh Ben Crenshaw Bruce Lietzke Hubert Green Hubert Green Andy Bean Hale Irwin Wayne Levi Isao Aoki Jack Renner Mark O'Meara Corey Pavin Corey Pavin Lanny Wadkins

68-67-69-69 65-73-72-64 70-68-67-68 65-67-69-70 68-68-70-68 70-69-65-66 67-70-67-69 69-66-68-71 68-67-63-69 71-63-66-66 68-66-62-69 72-68-67-70 66-70-65-67 70-66-68-67 67-66-65-69 67-67-72-66 65-75-66-64 68-71-66-66

273 274 273 271 274 270 273 274 267 266 265 277 268 271 267 272 270 271

-15) -14) -15) -17) -14) -18) -15) -14) -21) -22) -23) -11) -20) -17) -21) -16) -18) -17) continued

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Year

Purse

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

$750,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,800,000

Winner

1st Place

Rounds

Gene Sauers David Ishii Lanny Wadkins John Cook Howard Twitty Brett Ogle John Morse J i m Furyk Paul Stankowski John Huston

$135,000 $180,000 $198,000 $216,000 $216,000 $216,000 $216,000 $216,000 $216,000 $324,000

65--67--65 72--67--68-72 69--67--69-65 67--68--65-65 63--68--70-68 66--66--69-68 71--65--65-68 68--71-- 6 9 - 6 9 71--66--64-70 63--65-- 6 6 - 6 6

Score (A) 197 (-19) 279 ( - 9 ) 270 (-18) 265 ( - 2 3 ) 269 ( - 1 9 ) 269 (-19) 269 (-19) 277 (-11) 271 (-17) 260 ( - 2 8 ) *

*PGA record **No tournament due to change of tour position (A) 54-hole tournament

Hawaiian Open Records Lowest 18 Holes Score 60 60

Golfer Russ Cochran Davis Love III

Event

Year

Pro-Am 2nd round

1991 1994

Lowest 36 Holes Total 128 128 128

Golfer

Scores

Hale Irwin Davis Love III John Huston

Rounds

66-62 68-60 63-65

Year

2nd-3rd rounds lst-2nd rounds lst-2nd rounds

1981 1994 1998

Lowest 54 holes Total 194

Golfer

Scores

John Huston

63-65-66

Rounds lst-2nd-3rd rounds

Year 1998

Lowest 72 Holes Under Par (-28)—PGA Record

Total

Golfer

260

John Huston

Scores 63-65-66-66

Year 1998

GOLF

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201

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F a s t F a c t : Fourteen holes in one have been recorded at the Hawaiian Open Hawaii's Lance Suzuki scored a hole-in-one on hole 11 during the 1980 tournament. i

Year

Golfer

1966 1968 1969 1978 1979 1980 1981 1983 1987 1988 1990 1991 1993 1993 1995

Harold Henning Gene Littler JimWiechers John Mahaffey Ben Crenshaw Lance Suzuki Lon Hinkle Dan Pohl Bill Glasson Bob Murphy Andy Bean Dave Barr Corey Pavin Carl Cooper Richard Zokol

V !V

Hole n/a #7 #11 #17 #7 #11 #7 #17 #7 #11 #17 #11 #7 #11 #4

Hawaii Pearl Open Champions, 1979'i

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F a s t F a c t : Pearl Country Club director of golf David Ishii has won six titles. Damien Jamila became the first amateur to win the tournament with his victory in 1992.The Hawaii Pearl Open is held in February at the Pearl Country Club, i

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Year

Winner

State/Country

1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

NamioTakasu David Ishii NorioAdachi David Ishii David Ishii

Japan Hawaii Japan Hawaii Hawaii continued

202 Year 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

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State/Country Japan Hawaii Japan Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Japan Japan Japan

Namio Takasu Chris Santangelo Aki Ohmachi Greg Meyer Greg Meyer David Ishii David Ishii David Ishii Damienjamila (amateur) Lance Suzuki Kevin Hayashi Lance Suzuki ShinichiYokota Kiyoshi Murota Katsumasa Miyamoto

Manoa Cup Match Play Champions, 1907I

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Fast Faci: The prestigious Manoa Cup is the oldest golf tournament in Hawaii and is considered the Hawaiian Amateur Championship. Francis Ii Brown and George Angus are the only golfers to win four consecutive titles. T h e tournament changed from stroke play to match play in 1927.The Manoa C u p is held in July at the O a h u Country Club. Y

Year 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919

Champion Austin White Austin White George H.Angus George H.Angus George H.Angus George H.Angus H. B. Gifford James Greig Austin White Frank Halstead James Greig James Greig W. R . Grace

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Year 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932

Champion Frances Ii Brown Frances Ii Brown Frances Ii Brown Frances Ii Brown Charles Chung Charles Chung Frances Ii Brown Francis "Maru" Hong Joe Spencer Francis "Maru" Hong Frances Ii Brown Frances Ii Brown Frances Ii Brown continued

GOLF

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Year

Champion

Year

Champion

1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965

Alex Muragin Frances Ii Brown Joe Freitas Leonard Thrasher Lt. Ken Rogers Arthur Armstrong Philip Kong Loio Palenapa Major A. F. Shea N o Tournament N o Tournament James Ukauka Loio Palenapa James Ukauka James Ukauka Arthur Armstrong Sadaji Kinoshita Charles Wilson Charles Makaiwa Charles Makaiwa Bill Arakawa Charles Makaiwa George Nahale Sr. George Nahale Sr. Benjamin Wong Jr. Gerald Goring David Bettencourt Jack Omuro Ken Miyaoka Charles Makaiwa Owen Douglass Art Fujita Bill Arakawa

1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Ken Miyaoka Chipper Garriss Ken Miyaoka Paul Spengler Jr. Harold Perry Ken Miyaoka Ken Miyaoka Lance Suzuki Owen Douglass Ken Miyaoka Henry Naki David Ishii Clyde Rego Ernest Gonzalez Al Souza Kalua Makalena Greg Meyer Brandan Kop Les Uyehara Guy Yamamoto Brandan Kop Curtis Kono Shane Abe Craig Inaba Dick Sieradzki Deron Doi Guy Yamamoto Bill Keogh Reynold Lee Mike Pavao Damien Victorino Brandan Kop Brandan Kop

Hawaiian Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Atherton Cup) Winners, 1928-1949

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204 Year 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949

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HAWAI I SPORTS Name Capt. Bullock-Webster R . H . " D i c k " Bell Francis "Maru" Hong William "Bill" Forrest Joe Freitas Joe Freitas Lt. Thomas O. Brandan Kammy Lauf Frank Bellows Arthur Armstrong Arthur Armstrong Arthur Armstrong Arthur Armstrong Arthur Armstrong N o Tournament N o Tournament Arthur Armstrong Arthur Armstrong N o Tournament N o Tournament Sadaji Kinoshita Charley Wilson

Hawaiian Amateur Stroke Play Championship, 1964i

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the first two

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Year 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

Name Paul Spengler Jr. Paul Spengler Jr. Allan Yamamoto HungSooAhn Jerry Stolhand Wendell Kop Allan Yamamoto (won playoff over Wendell Kop) Wendell Kop Larry Stubblefield Al Souza Allan Yamamoto continued

GOLF Year

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205

Name

1975

Keith Kollmeyer

1976 1977

Allan Yamamoto J i m Dodd (won playoff over Allan Yamamoto,

1978

David Ishii

Walt Morgan, and Darrell R e g o ) 1979

George Yamamoto

1980

Brandan Kop

1981

Dan Nishimoto

1982

Brian Sasada

1983

Chris Santangelo

1984

Larry Stubblefield

1985

Tetsuo Sasaki

1986

Les Uyehara

1987

Philip Chun

1988

Stan Souza

1989

Mitsuo O n o

1990

Damien Jamila

1991

Damien Jamila

1992

Damien Jamila

1993

Deron D o i

1994

Mark Takahama

1995

Guy Yamamoto

1996

Brandan Kop

1997

Regan Lee

1998

Damien Jamila

Aloha Section Stroke Play Championship Winners Fast Fact:

v v y Until 1975, this tournament was known

as the Professional Golfers Association o f Hawaii Stroke Play Championship. Ted Makalena won four o f the first six championships. T h e tournament was shortened to 5 4 holes in 1985.Various courses host the tournament. V

Year

Name

V

V

Score

1960

Ted Makalena

283

1961

Paul Scodeller

297

1962

Ted Makalena

275

1963

Paul Scodeller

273

1964

Ted Makalena

289

1965

Ted Makalena

288 continued

206 Year 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

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HAWAI I S P O R T S Score

Name N o Tournament Jimmy Ukauka Morgan Fottrell John DeMello Walter Kawakami Morgan Fottrell R o n Castillo John Kalinka John Cryan Mike Matheny Ron Castillo Gary Campbell Jimmy Ukauka Rich Martinez Warren Chancellor Larry Ordonio Warren Chancellor John Kalinka Richard Martinez Dick McClean Dick McClean Dick McClean Mike Rich Dick McClean J.D. Ebersberger Randol Mitchell Dick McClean Joe R o o t David Ishii David Ishii David Ishii Joe Root Kevin Hayashi

302 286 289 289 217 211 215 213 217 286 292 290 290 284 289 285 278 290 211 209 220 221 217 222 209 205 218 206 210 211 212 220

Aloha Section Murray Rarick Match Play Championship Winners Fast Fact:

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The event is named after golfer Murray Rarick. Guinea Kop won nine titles spread over four decades.Various courses host the tournament.

GOLF Year 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942-1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967

Winner

Year

Arthur Bell Arthur Bell Guinea Kop Alex Kong Guinea Kop Guinea Kop Guinea Kop Guinea Kop Toyo Shirai Guinea Kop Guinea Kop N o Tournaments Kammy Lau Kammy Lau Barrett Melvin Leon Pounders Dick Knight Jimmy Ukauka Jimmy Ukauka Jimmy Ukauka Ted Makalena Guinea Kop Jimmy Ukauka Ted Makalena Guinea Kop Ted Makalena Paul Scodeller Paul Scodeller Paul Scodeller Ted Makalena Chuck Jones Ted Makalena

1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Winner Morgan Fottrell Morgan Fottrell Bob Ford Billy Arakawa Art Rego Junichi Takahashi Larry Lee John Kalinka R o n Castillo R o n Castillo Larry Ordonio R o n Castillo Warren Chancellor R o n Castillo Ray Suzuki Dennis Rose John Inzer Dennis Rose Dick McClean Chipper Garriss Dennis Rose Dick McClean Richard Martinez Tommy Hines Scott Simpson Dick McClean Marc Orlowski Tommy Hines Brendan Moynahan R o n Castillo Jr. Mike Castillo Jr.

Women's Tournaments Hawaiian Ladies Open Winners t

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F c l S t F a c t : Former U H golfer Cindy Rarick won the first tournament in 1987.The tournament stayed at Turtle Bay for two more years before moving to the Ko Olina Golf Course in 1990. Ko Olina played host for five years before the tournament moved to the Kapolei Golf Course in 1996.

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208 Year

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Score

1987

Cindy Rarick

207

1988

Ayako Okamoto

213

1989

Sherri Turner

205

1990

Beth Daniel

210

1991

Patty Sheehan

207

1992

Lisa Walters

208

1993

Lisa Walters

210

1994

Marta Figueras-Dotti

209

1995

Barb Thomas

204

1996

Meg Mallon

212

1997

Annika Sorenstam

206

1998

Wendy Ward

204

Jennie K. Wilson Invitational Winners t

Fast Fact:

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Joan D a m o n w o n this 5 4 - h o l e i n -

vitational a record six titles, including four in a row from 1961 to 1964. Lori Castillo set a new course record o f 2 1 6 in 1 9 8 3 . T h e tournament is held in May at the Mid-Pacific C o u n t r y Club, i

Year

Name

Y

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Score

1950

Edna Lee

252

1951 1952

Jackie Yates

242

Jackie Pung

230

1953

Jackie Yates

227

1954

Jackie Yates

217

1955

Edna Lee

238

1956

Tura Kahaleanu

237

1957

Joan Damon

233

1958

Ramona McGuire

226

1959

R a m o n a McGuire

232

1960

Amie Amizich

239

1961

Joan Damon

239

1962

Joan Damon

229

1963

Joan Damon

229

1964

Joan Damon

230

1965

Billie Beamer

244

1966

Joan Damon

232

1967

N o Tournament

1968

Tura Nagatoshi

238

1969

Billie Beamer

233 continued

GOLF I 209 Year 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Name Tura Nagatoshi Eva Chang (Taiwan) Marga Stubblefield Ai-YuTu (Taiwan) Li HsiangTsai (Taiwan) Yu-HsiaTai (Taiwan) Brenda Rego Althea Tome Lenore Muraoka Debra Spencer Huang Pi-Hsun (Taiwan) Cindy Flom Lori Castillo Beverly Kong Kim Lynne Winn Lori Castillo Bobbie Knox Mildred Stanley Sherrie Sue Lynne Winn Pamela Kometani Sherrie Sue Nicole Horner Lesly Ann Komoda Donna Forbes Lesly Ann Komoda Kari Williams Anna Umemura Kathy Cho Anna Umemura Anna Umemura

Score 217 231 233 226 226 230 226 238 (won playofi) 227 229 221 (won playoff) 221 240 236 216 240 235 226 231 235 237 229 240 233 228 234 231 234 224 229

Hawaii State Women's Stroke Play Championship Winners * V V Hawaii State Women's Stroke Play Championship is usually held at Oahu s Hawaii Kai Golf Course or the Waialae Country Club. Joan Damon won the tournament a record five times, including three years in a row from 1969 to 1971.

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Year 1962 1963 1964 1965-1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

HAWAI I S P O R T S Name

Score

Edna Jackola Joan Damon Edna Jackola Joan Damon N o Tournaments Joan Damon Joan Damon Joan Damon Beverly Kong Marlene Floyd Marlene Floyd Debra Spencer Brenda Rego Jeannette Kerr Brenda Rego Cindy Flom Rarick Althea Tome Lori Castillo Pianos Lynne Winn Sherrie Sue Sandra Nakagaki Wendy Ryzow Jan Shiroma Jan Shiroma Yuri Maeda Nicole Horner Lisa Anderson Lesly Ann Komoda Camie Hoshino Lesly Ann Komoda Christel Tomori Kari Williams Makoto Kamio Anna Umemura Dawn Kaneshiro

244 233 (won playoff) 233 237 158 147 150 154 154 151 217 226 238 227 222 221 231 230 232 231 229 238 237 235 234 222 222 228 226 226 236 233 219 223

Hawaii State Women's Match Play Championship Winners J

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F a s t F a c t : The Hawaii State Women's Match Play Championship started in 1971, took a break from 1973 to 1977, but is now an annual event. The tournament is held in June at the Oahu Country Club.

GOLF Year

Winner

Year

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Winner

1971

Beverly Kong

1987

Nicole Horner

1972

Beverly Kong

Michelle R e a

1973-1977 1978

N o Tournaments Cindy Flom Rarick

1988 1989

Carrie Kotoshiroda

1979

Lori Castillo Pianos

1990 1991

1980

Lori Castillo Pianos

1992

Lesly Ann Komoda

1981 1982

Doris Denton

1993

Camie Hoshino

Joane Souza

1994

Kalaya Bhaedhayajibh

1983

Joane Souza

1995

Julie Miyagi

1984

Kristll Caldeira

1996

Bev Kim

1985

Lynne Winn

1997

Anna Umemura

1986

Lynne W i n n

1998

ChristelTomori

Yuri Maeda Keiki-Dawn Izumi

waialae Women's Invitational Tournament Winners V V ¥ Fast Fact: T h e Waialae Women's Invitational tournament is also known as the Waialae Derby. T h e format was revised in 1 9 9 2 and honors champions for low net and low gross. Waialae C o u n t r y Club hosts the tournament in July, l

Year

Name

V

V

Year

Name Pauline Cleveland

1953

Lee Hay

1970

1954

N o Tournament

1971

Pam Anderson

1955

N o Tournament

1972

Brenda R e g o

1956

R u t h Tokumoto

1973

Mary K. Scott

1957

Genevieve llanos

1974

Pam Anderson

1958

Ramona McGuire

1975

Brenda R e g o

1959

HopeYee

1976

Carroll Richardson

1960

Ethel Kahikina

1977

Mary K. Scott

1961

Beverly Kong

1978

Gay Bouchakian

1962

Florence Newell

1979

Amy Matano

1963

Marian Ano

1980

Madeline Winters

1964

Ramona McGuire

1981

Marie Mitchell

1965

Beverly Kong

1982

Jan Powers Annabel B e c k

1966

Beverly Kong

1983

1967

Sue McCabe

1984

Lei Matsuo

1968

Judy Ledesma

1985

Beverly Kim

1969

Marga Stubblefield

1986

Blanche Chong continued

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Year

Name

Year

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

Penny Wells Maud Chang Joie Gopez Kristie Kim Sue Williams No Tournament Hanako Kuniyoshi Lynne Winn—low net Nani Garcia—low gross Beverly Kim—low net Merlene Takemoto— low gross

1996

1995

1997 1998

Name Mai-Ja Kwon, Carole ChubgYokoyama—low net JudyTonda—low gross Faith Inoshita—low net Christel Tomori—low gross Suzie Kimi—low net Anna Umemura—low gross

Hawaii High School Athletic Association Boys Tournament |

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l ciSt F a c t : The tournaments first hole in one was scored by Clayton Gomi of Mililani High on April 12, 1977, at the Wailea Golf Course. Clayton used a 7 iron on the 160-yard 13th hole. Kaiser High's Lori Castillo, who eventually became a national women's champion, was the only girl entry in the 1977 tournament. She scored a 74 at the Wailea Golf Course from the men's tee.

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Team Year Champion

Individual Champion

School

Score

1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973

Radford Radford Hilo Kahuku Punahou Hilo Kahuku Kahuku

Valmores Kalaola Steve Dankoff Glenn Inouye Lance Suzuki Jim Haney Duane Paiva Stan Souza David Ishii

Kaimuki Iolani Iolani Kahuku Radford Hilo St. Louis Kauai

78-73-151 79-79-158 80-82-162 70-84-154 73-74-147 73-72-145 73-72-145 69-71-140

1974 1975

Leilehua Leilehua

Wendell Tom Kalua Makalena

McKinley Leilehua

75-75-150 75-68-143

Course AlaWai Davendish Waiehu Waialua AlaWai Hilo AlaWai Wailua/ Princeville Kuilima Hilo Municipal continued

GOLF Team Year Champion 1976

Individual Champion

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School

Score

Course

Maurice Jean Pierre

Moanalua

75-73-148

Kuilima

1977

Kahuku/ Kalani Maui

Dale Riley

Radford

75-75-150

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

Castle Kauai Castle Iolani Iolani Waiakea Waiakea

Hilo Kauai Castle Campbell Campbell Hilo Waiakea

67-70-137 69-78-147 71-70-141 74-70-144 75-74-149 73-75-148 7 1 - 7 6 - 147

1985

Mid-Pacific

Hilo

72-73-145

Waiehu

1986

Waiakea

77-74-151

Wailua

1987

Waiakea/ Punahou Waiakea

Gregory Meyer Jonathan Ota Mitchell Murata Ralden Chang Ralden Chang Wayne Carvalho Alika Toledo (Waiakea) Jason Nishimoto (Hilo) Troy Tamiya

Wailea and Waiehu Kuilima Wailua AlaWai AlaWai Kalua Koi Wailua Keauhou

Waiakea

72-73-145

1988 1989 1990

Maui Kauai Waiakea

Troy Tamiya (Waiakea) William Coelho Cory Okuna Mike Pavao

Maui Hilo Waiakea

77-69-146 74-73-147 70-78-148

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Iolani Waiakea Maui Maui Punahou Punahou Punahou

Craig Uyehara Mike Pavao Kalani Kiaaina Kalani Kiaaina Van Wright Parker McLachlin Norman Asao

78-71-149 72-73-145 71-70-141 72-75-147 70-74—144 74-66-140 69-76-145

1998

Waiakea

Jim Seki Jr.

Kaiser Waiakea Iolani Iolani Kahuku Punahou Hawaii Baptist Academy Punahou

Hilo Municipal Waiehu Wailua Hilo Municipal Waiehu Wailua Waikoloa Wailua Kapalua Hapuna Wailua

67-68-135

Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Tournament V V V F a s t F a c t : The HHSAA added a girls golf tournament in 1994. Punahous Anna Umemura won the first tournament and added tides in 1995 and 1997.

Kaanapali South

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Team Champion

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

HAWAI I S P O R T S

Maui Punahou Punahou Punahou Waiakea

Individual Champion Anna Umemura Anna Umemura ElishaAu Anna Umemura Melanie Matsumura

School Punahou Punahou Kamehameha Punahou Waiakea

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Kayaking

Kayaking was introduced to Hawaii in 1959.John Bustard, P u n a h o u graduate and vice chairman of the A A U O l y m p i c C a n o e C o m m i t t e e , was instrumental in the early success of the sport. H e organized competitions, established guidelines, and p r o m o t e d kayaking to prospective athletes. T h e first demonstrations of kayak paddling were given at the Ala Wai Boat H o u s e by George D o w n i n g and Sally Lacey of the Outrigger C a n o e Club. Hawaii's first kayaks were i m p o r t e d f r o m E u r o p e and Canada. D o w n i n g was the primary coach, but was also assisted by Honolulu's William T h o m p s o n , w h o shared his expertise w i t h boats. Later that year Bustard hired Miklos Tottossy, a f o r m e r H u n g a r i a n O l y m p i a n kayaker. Tottossy developed Olympic-caliber material quickly. O a h u high schoolers Karen Knudsen and A n o n a N a o n e finished second at the 1960 Olympic Trials, and just missed making the team. T h e i r performance helped boost kayaking's popularity. In 1962 the Hawaiian A A U obtained three four-person kayaks and used t h e m to train high school paddlers.The same year, Iolani became the first high school in America to establish a kayaking program. T h e Hawaii Kayak C l u b was also f o r m e d in 1962. Hawaii's first kayak races were held the following year. Hawaii sent four kayakers to the 1964 Olympic Trials. Knudsen and N a o n e raced again, along w i t h T o m Schroeder and Bernard McKeague. Hawaii finished fourth, but didn't qualify for Tokyo. Even t h o u g h the quality of Hawaii's talent kept improving, coaches recruited potential Olympians wherever possible. A n example was Jack Wyatt's c o l u m n in the March 9 , 1 9 6 6 , Star-Bulletin. T o m Schroeder, Olympic canoe c o m m i t tee chairman, offered the following: " H e l p wanted! A n all-expense trip to Montreal, Canada in 1967 and to M e x i c o City in 1968 awaits several young m e n and w o m e n of Hawaii. T h e only prerequisite is that they have the desire to w i n and the ambition to w o r k and train every spare m o m e n t . " O n e quick learner was Oahu's Virginia M o o r e . After just four months of coaching by Schroeder, she w o n the gold medal at the 1967 Pan American Games in Montreal. M o o r e became the first Olympic kayaker in Hawaii history by qualifying for the M e x i c o City Games. Ironically, the sport faded in Hawaii after 1968. Instead of another dramatic boost to the sport, interest dwindled. T h e A A U disbanded their program and w i t h o u t that support, few kayakers could develop their full potential. T h e sport rebounded w h e n the 21-foot fiberglass "surf ski" type kayaks became popular in the late 1970s and early '80s. 215

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DR. ADAMS S E T S KAYAKING FIRST Dr. Dale Adams of Kailua set a new standard in 1976 when he became the first person to kayak the Molokai Channel. Adams completed the 32-mile journey in 7 hours and 30 minutes. He started at the Kaluakoi Hotel, Molokai, and finished at Oahu s Koko Marina Shopping Center. He thus founded the Starbucks Molokai Challenge, which is now known as the World Championship of Ocean Kayaking. The race is organized by Kanaka Ikaika, the oldest kayaking association in Hawaii. Adams founded Kanaka Ikaika along with Washington State native Dr. John Waterbrook. The annual competition in May attracts an elite field of 70 men and women. In 1980, Waimanalo's Eve Anderson became the first woman to enter the race. She finished with a time of 6:29:55. Originally limited to surf skis, the race added a division for one-person outrigger canoes in 1993.

Another person who helped coach Island kayakers was sports physiologist Dr. John Waterbrook. Waterbrook stayed in Hawaii from 1978 to 1982 and during that time coached Dale Adams and was secretary/treasurer for Kanaka Ikaika. Waterbrook is now a professor at Walla Walla College. The 1996 Molokai race was special in many ways. Mark Rigg of the Outrigger Canoe Club set a record in the one-person canoe division with a time of 4:17:35, while Kailua's Sonia Lambert became the first woman to cross the Molokai Channel in a one-person canoe, finishing in 5:30:35.The '96 race was dedicated to Kala Kukea. Kukea, a respected canoe coach who gave his time teaching youngsters his favorite sport, died in February while kayaking near Magic Island. Kala, a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and West Point, a Vietnam Veteran, and a firefighter for over 20 years, was a hero to many in Hawaii. He had already shared his love of kayaking with his son Nalu. Racing just three months after his father's death, Nalu carried the torch for Hawaii and led the race past the halfway point. Eventually, fatigue and emotion slowed him down, and he finished fourth behind an Australian sweep. The sport grew rapidly in the 1980s thanks to a variety of accomplishments. Kalai Handley, Marshall Rosa, and BobTwogood competed at the Olympic trials in 1984. They didn't make the team but proved that Hawaii had developed national-class talent. Four years later Hawaii's Traci Phillips and Mike Harbold qualified for the Seoul Olympics. A major event of the decade was the Steinlager Canoe/Kayak Championships held at the Ala Wai Canal in 1987. The Olympic-style event featured oneperson kayaks and was televised live. That same year Hawaii was in the kayaking spotlight as San Diego's Edward Gillet accomplished the impossible by kayaking 2,200 miles across the Pacific. Gillet left from Monterey, California, and 63 days later became the first person to cross the Pacific in a kayak, landing at Kahului, Maui. In 1987, Kailua's Bob Twogood helped organize kayaking at Punahou. His afterschool kayaking classes were part of Punahou's physical education program. The response was so overwhelming that the Interscholastic League of Honolulu waived its

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minimum requirement of three teams for league competition. In 1988 Billy Whitford, the national junior development coach for the U.S. canoe and kayak teams, arrived in Hawaii. H e came with a grant from the U.S. Olympic Foundation to train Hawaii's high school paddlers (18 and under) for national competition. Whitford, with the help of Damien High athletic director Herb Lloyd, helped Punahou, Iolani, and other ILH schools to develop their kayaking programs. In the fall of 1988 the ILH made history by becoming America's first varsity kayaking league. T h e inaugural championship event was held at the Ala Wai Canal. T h e six-week season was capped with winning performances by Punahou's boys and Kamehameha's girls. Seven ILH teams participated. Individual champions on the 250-meter course were Kamehameha's Nalu Kukea and Punahou's Malia Kamisugi. After the success of the ILH's inaugural season, Whitford went on to develop young talent through his Hawaii Canoe and Kayak Team. In 1990, eight of the ten kayakers on the U.S. Junior World Championship team were coached by Whitford. In 1992, four of Hawaii's elite kayakers qualified for the Olympics in Barcelona. T h e men included Kalani High graduate Wyatt Jones, O u r R e d e e m e r Lutheran High graduate Peter Newton, and Academy of the Pacific graduate Michael Harbold. R o u n d i n g out the team was Traci Phillips, a Hawaii School for Girls graduate. In 1996, the largest number of Hawaii's Olympic athletes were kayakers. Phillips, Newton, and Harbold all qualified for the games at Atlanta. Phillips, America's best female kayaker, retired three months after the Olympics. Her long and impressive career had ended. Traci was a member of three Olympic teams and was U.S. Kayaking's Female Athlete of the Year in 1987 and 1990. Her athletic talents were not limited to kayaking. In her pre-kayaking days,Traci was an accomplished surfer, and she also won state championships in beach volleyball and racquetball. She now coaches at Punahou. With the ILH kayaking program firmly established, the future of the sport looks promising for Hawaii's kayakers. There is potential for growth at the high school level. Perhaps the O a h u Interscholastic Association will eventually organize teams. An Oahu-wide or state high school championship would help develop even more interest in the sport. Hawaii should maintain its role as the premier feeder system for the U.S. National Team.

T H E RECORD BOOK

Starbucks Kayak Challenge, 1976Men

F a s t F a c t : The course record of 3:21:06 was set by Australia's Dean Gardiner in 1997.

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Dr. Dale Adams Dean Hayward Kalai Handley Grant Kenny Grant Kenny Grant Kenny Grant Kenny Oscar Chalupsky Oscar Chalupsky Oscar Chalupsky Oscar Chalupsky Oscar Chalupsky Oscar Chalupsky Oscar Chalupsky Grant Kenny Guy Leach Dean Gardiner Dean Gardiner Pat Erwin (Outrigger Division) Dean Gardiner Pat Erwin (Outrigger Division) Oscar and Herman Chalupsky Steve Cole (Outrigger Division) Dean Gardiner Mark R i g g (Outrigger Division) Dean Gardiner Mark R i g g (Outrigger Division) Dean Gardiner Mark R i g g (Outrigger Division)

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7:30:00 6:45:00 5:35:00 5:37:05 4:42:30 3:35:00 3:39:31 3:24:35 3:27:31 4:12:30 3:43:02 5:21:27 3:35:59 3:39:47 3:44:45 4:30:56 4:59:56 3:30:15 4:29:19 3:24:08 4:23:24 3:53:28 4:37:02 3:38:27 4:17:35 3:21:06 4:14:52 3:27:15 4:06:22

Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Australia Australia Australia Australia South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa Australia Australia Australia Australia Hawaii Australia Hawaii South Africa Hawaii Australia Hawaii Australia Hawaii Australia Hawaii

Women Fast Fact:

Hawaii's Kelly Fey holds the course

record of 4:02:47, set in 1997.

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Lesline Conner Julie Leach Lesline Conner Lorey Bode Lesline Conner Lesline Conner Jane Hall Jane Hall Jane Hall Kelly Fey Kelly Fey Kelly Fey Soma Lambert (Outrigger Division) Kelly Fey Donna Kahakui (Outrigger Division) Kelly Fey Cheryl Villegas (Outrigger Division) Cynthia Ricciardelli and Katie BouthiUier (two-person canoe)

5:59:54 5:01:04 6:47:53 4:44:17 4:48:39 4:56:54 5:11:17 5:43:32 4:14:23 4:12:34 4:34:16 4:23:09 5:30:35 4:02:47 5:16:29 4:09:53 5:21:10 5:44:33

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State/Country Hawaii California Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Australia Australia Australia Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii

Interscholastic League of Honolulu Champions, 1988— Boys Year 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Team Champion Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Punahou Kamehameha

FclSt Fact: The 250-meter course is on the Ala Wai Canal. The ILH sanctioned kayaking competition in 1988.

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Girls Year

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1988

Kamehameha

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Punahou

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only two teams to win the girl's title.

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F O R MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Hui Waa Kaukahi 218 Maunalu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96821 Kanaka Ikaika 47-357 Mawaena St. Kaneohe, HI 96744 North Shore Kayakers 59-864 Kamehameha Highway Haleiwa, HI 96712 Women's Kayak Club of Hawaii Box 438 Kaneohe, HI 96744

Polo

Polo was introduced to Hawaii during the reign of King David Kalakaua. Hawaii's first polo match was played November 3, 1880, at Palama between British naval officers of the H M S Gannet and local residents. Polo wasn't widely played, however, until its debut on the Big Island six years later. Native N e w Zealander Louis von Tempsky organized the first game at Hawi on Christmas Day, 1886. T h e following year he moved to Maui and became manager of the M o u n t Haleakala Ranch, which was owned by the Baldwin family. H e introduced the sport to the Baldwin brothers—Arthur, Fred, Harry, and Frank—on Christmas Day, 1887, and a Hawaii polo dynasty was begun. Paniolos, with their superb riding skills, soon joined the matches. Maui added another polo center in 1897 w h e n matches were held at Sunnyside, which was closer to Paia and Haiku, areas with a substantial number of players. Polo flourished on both islands and eventually reached O a h u in 1900 w h e n the O a h u Polo Club was formed at Moanalua by S. E. Damon. Polo thus was one of the very few sports in Hawaii that wasn't developed initially on Oahu. O a h u industrialist Walter Dillingham was a staunch supporter of polo. H e organized Oahu's first teams and organized matches at his Crow Bar R a n c h in Mokuleia. Dillingham helped f o r m the O a h u Polo Club and was instrumental in establishing the polo field at Moanalua. H e also captained the O a h u team. Hawaii's first interisland tournament was held at Moanalua in 1901 and included army teams from Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Field. T h e Maui team, led by Louis von Tempsky, was the heavy favorite, but the O a h u quartet of N e d Damon, J. Fleming, C. S. Judd, and Albert Judd upset the visitors 9-3. A rematch was held a few months later at the Makawao Polo Grounds, and the Oahuans scored an 11-0 shutout. Hawaii polo's fiercest rivalry had been established. T h e two teams dominated the interisland tournament for years. Kapiolani Park's polo field opened in 1902 while Moanalua's polo grounds were repaired. A tournament was held at Kapiolani that year and attracted thousands of spectators, many of w h o m parked their horse drawn carriages along the field. That same year polo was introduced on Kauai by the Spalding family, w h o organized matches at Waipouli and Kapaa. Hawaii also had success in mainland competitions. In 1913 a Hawaii team c o m prised of Oahu's Walter Dillingham and Harold Castle, Maui's Frank and Sam Baldwin,

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and Kauai's Arthur Rice w o n the coveted Bourne C u p from California's San Mateo Polo Club. In 1914, Carry the News, a horse bred at the Big Island's Parker R a n c h and owned by Dr. Will Baldwin, earned international recognition for its fine performance during American-British polo matches held in N e w Jersey and England. In 1915, the Maui News described the horse as "probably the most famous polo pony in the world today." Dr. Baldwin was offered as m u c h as $16,000 for Carry the News, but never sold him. O n e of the saddest events in Hawaii polo history was the devastating fire in 1925 that engulfed Maui's Baldwin stable and killed 14 horses.The group included seven of Hawaii's finest and seven prime horses from the mainland. T h e newly purchased animals had sailed on the Manulani from California and just two hours before had moved into their new h o m e at the Maui Polo Grounds. Polo grew steadily in the years leading up to World War II. Hawaii's leading player during this era was Edward Baldwin, w h o earned a seven-goal rating from the United States Polo Association (ten is considered perfect).The army also formed a polo team. Their 1935 Schofield Barracks team was captained by Lt. Colonel (later General) George "Blood and Guts" Patton, w h o shipped his own ponies to Hawaii via freighter. Patton had excellent riding skills and stick work, but was asked to leave many games for his constant swearing at umpires. By 1938 Hawaii polo was concentrated at three sites: Oahu's Kapiolani Park, Benson Field at Schofield Barracks, and Pukulani Field on Maui. Polo died during the war years but was revived in March of 1950 with indoor matches at Honolulu Stadium. Horses were kept in stables at Kapiolani Park. Threeman polo was played instead of four, and the stadium version was played on a smaller field. T h e faster-paced indoor polo was popular with fans, even though the field would often be in disarray from stock car racing. Hawaii's best was the Maui team of Richard "Manduke" Baldwin, Gordon von Tempsky, and Harold "Oskie" Rice. T h e trio defeated their O a h u rivals and many teams from Mexico and the mainland. Oahu's best-known player at the time was Peter Perkins. H e rode for national championship teams in 1948 and 1951 before moving to Hawaii in 1952. Peter, w h o had a nine-goal rating, was the highest-rated polo player to live in Hawaii. O u t d o o r polo made a comeback in 1956 through the efforts of Fred Dailey and his wife M u r p h . T h e Daileys reintroduced the sport by organizing tournaments at Kapiolani Park. Fred established the Waikiki Polo Club in 1957.The Illinois native was also a well-known hotelier w h o built the Waikikian and developed the Mokuleia Beach Colony. Dailey held polo matches at Kapiolani Park until 1963, w h e n the City of Honolulu tore down the stables and built a rose garden. H e then bought and leased land from the Dillingham family and moved the Hawaii Polo Club to Mokuleia on Oahu's N o r t h Shore.The area became known as the Mokuleia Polo Farm. Dailey u p rooted over 40 trees, planted Bermuda turf, and installed new fencing. His superb j o b of restoring the field was recognized by Honolulu Advertiser writer R e d M c Q u e e n , w h o wrote, "It is simply beautiful; probably the finest polo field in the world." An estimated five thousand fans turned out for the dedication of the Walter F. Dillingham Field on January 10, 1965. T h e field, bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Waianae

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Mountain Range, offers a spectacular combination of turf and surf. The unique location soon lured standout foreign teams from all over the globe. Argentina, N e w Zealand, Ireland, Chile, and the Philippines were just a few of the many teams who discovered polo at Mokuleia. Dailey promoted polo to as many spectators and players as possible. He often entertained spectators with music and parachute landings. Polo had become a very enjoyable day in the countryside. Dailey also cut costs for riders by having them use fewer horses. Annual dues were just one-tenth of what most mainland clubs charged. His efforts led him to be called "Mr. Polo." In 1997 he became the first person from Hawaii to be inducted into the National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame. Polo in Hawaii grew dramatically in the 1960s, and Island players traveled to the mainland and abroad to compete with the world's best. Punahou graduate R o n n i e Tongg was on the winning teams at the 1962 and 1965 National Open Polo Championships. In 1962, at the age of 17, he became the youngest player ever to win the United States Open. In 1971 he scored the final goal as the American team defeated England 9-6 in the first match held between the two countries in 32 years. Tongg's stellar career included 16 international, 10 national, and 7 Hawaiian titles. R o n n i e was the only player born and raised in Hawaii to compete on the international level; his wins spanned the globe, including England, Argentina, France, N e w Zealand, and the Philippines. From 1989 to 1990 he captained Team Reynolds, an American team that won 65 out of 67 matches. Tongg was ranked among the world's top 15 players. Another first in Island polo history occurred in 1981 when the United States Polo Association women's team made their Hawaii debut at Mokuleia. The women faced the Hawaii Polo Club men's team and emerged victorious 8-4. Polo has elements of speed, beauty, and danger: horses sprinting at 35 miles per hour; players navigating, turning, and swinging hardwood, 7-foot mallets that pound balls over 100 miles per hour. Few polo players escape injury. Bruises and broken bones are common ailments among players. Sadly, even death enters the picture. Hawaii lost one of its most likable personalities in 1985 when Lanai-born singer and polo player A1 Lopaka died after his horse tangled legs with another horse and rolled over him during a match at Mokuleia Field. Lopaka, whose real name was Alton Lopez, was honored by Hawaii's polo community with a fund-raising game held in his honor. Oahu's second polo club was formed in 1986 by Hawaii tour industry executive Bob MacGregor, Oahu businessman Mike Sheehan, and Filipino banker Enrique Zobel.The trio leased land in Waimanalo and formed the Honolulu Polo Club. Polo is no longer a sport reserved for the wealthy. Hawaii players come from a variety of occupations and businesses. Hawaii has, however, attracted a wide range of celebrity players. American humorist Will Rogers played in Hawaii during the 1930s. British royals Prince Philip and Prince Charles, the Sultan of Brunei, and Prince Hussein ofJordan also competed under the palms. Royalty has enjoyed polo as a spectator sport. In 1965, Japan's Prince Takahito Mikasa and Princess Yuriko watched a polo match at Kapiolani Park between teams from Sunset Ranch and Tongg Ranch. Polo is generally played each Sunday from April to October, though some clubs

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offer longer seasons. Oahu has two clubs: the Hawaii International Polo Club at Mokuleia and the Honolulu Polo Club at Waimanalo. The Maui Polo Club conducts matches at the Oskie Rice Polo Field at Olinda.The Mauna Kea Polo Club on the Big Island holds contests at Kohala Ranch. Kauai's polo matches are held at Anini Beach near the Princeville Resort. The highlight of Hawaii's polo season is the Inter-Island Challenge in August, when clubs vie for the United States Polo Association Governor's Cup.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Hawaii International Polo Club 2334-A South King Street Honolulu, HI 96826 Honolulu Polo Club 4310 Kaikoo Place Honolulu, HI 96816 Kauai Polo Club P.O.Box 1256 4190 Kapiolani Lane Princeville, HI 96714 Maui Polo Club P.O. Box 518 Makawao, HI 96768 Mauna Kea Polo Club P.O. Box 951 Kealakekua, HI 96750

Running Foot racing in the m o d e r n era dates back to 1858. P u n a h o u history described foot racing as "a sport m u c h in vogue." O r r a m e l Gulick was k n o w n as the fleetest r u n n e r o n campus. Races were held at Kapiolani Park by 1878. P u n a h o u historian M a r y Charlotte Alexander wrote, "Since the races d o w n at Kapiolani Park, w e have had a great deal of exercise practicing j u m p i n g , r u n n i n g . . . and so I guess the races o n the 11th of June, had a g o o d effect o n the boys." Hawaii's first marathon race was held in March of 1 9 0 9 . T h e Hawaiian Marathon, as it was called, was given front-page coverage by the Pacific Commercial Advertiser. R u n n e r s had a 7:30 a.m. start for the 29-mile trek f r o m Honolulu's Aala Park to Haleiwa. Spectators purchased train tickets at the O a h u Railway and Land Co. depot for their ride to the finish and eagerly grabbed programs to read about their favorite runner. After the runners loaded their luggage o n the special train to Haleiwa, the race commenced. Despite the heat, the rough condition of the roads, and the course's 900-foot gain in elevation, most of the 46 runners wore l o n g pants and long shirts! Aid stations stocked w i t h lemonade and pineapples helped provide some relief f r o m the heat. Honolulu's Nigel Jackson showed the will of a champion as he finished first in 4:50:33. It wasn't easy.The 36-year-old Jackson didn't take the lead until the Leilehua aid station. H e was safely escorted by calvary riders until 2 miles f r o m the finish, w h e n an automobile scared the horses. O n e horse swerved and kicked Jackson in the leg. H e rolled over in pain, but s o m e h o w recovered to limp the final stretch to the Haleiwa Hotel. Jackson finished in the sweltering heat at 12:25 p.m. and was greeted by a screaming crowd of well-wishers. H e was promptly carried by his shoulders to a dressing r o o m . T h e hotel provided Jackson and the 30 other finishers w i t h fine hospitality: whiskey in case of faintness, rubdowns, cold water, and towels. After a hearty meal, the runners boarded a train back to H o n o l u l u w h e r e they arrived that evening. T h e success of the Hawaiian M a r a t h o n spurred the development of races o n the neighbor islands. Maui's first championship race was held o n the Fourth of July in 1911. Five m e n entered the 10-mile out-and-back course f r o m the Wailuku C o u r t house. Lahaina's George Liliha outlasted the small field to w i n in 1 h o u r and 14 m i n utes. R u n n i n g ' s modest beginning o n the neighbor islands eventually spread to the Big Island and Kauai. O a h u College (Punahou) formed their first team in 1911, followed by Kamehameha a year later. T h e first competition was held in 1912 w h e n a course was measured f r o m

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Kamehameha to Fort Shafter and return. The schools raced a series of three races, including a course from the Waikiki Aquarium to Thomas Square. Many races were still referred to as "marathons" even though their courses were typically 5-10 miles long. One example was the Diamond Head Marathon, which was begun in 1924.The New Year's Day marathon was actually a 5-mile race. Walter Gouveia ofWaipahu was a frequent winner. Gouveia, who worked for the Oahu Sugar Company as a cane cutter, trained by running back and forth to work. He also had plenty of exercise on the job—he chopped down 15 tons of cane daily. Walter competed for the Palama Athletic Club and later the Waipahu Athletic Club. He raced at America's Olympic trials in 1936 but was eliminated. Ultra long-distance races became popular in 1934 when the first annual Around Oahu Marathon Relay was organized. The 84-mile relay, consisting of 20-man teams, started and ended at Palama Settlement. Palama Athletic Club and Waipahu Athletic Club fielded the fastest teams. Running slowed to a jog during the World War II years. Few races were held, although the Hawaiian Marathon was inaugurated in 1943. Oahu's Norman Tamanaha won the race in 3:03:00. Running regained speed in 1946 when the Amateur Athletic Union Long Distance Running Committee, chaired by Dr. RichardYou, hosted various races.

HAWAII'S FATHER OF RUNNING One of Hawaii's all-time great runners emerged during this era. Norman Tamanaha was born in the plantation town of Makaweli, Kauai, but moved to Oahu his senior year of high school. He graduated from McKinley High and was the Hawaiian AAU 10-mile champion in 1946. Tamanaha dominated Hawaii races during the next ten years. In 1947 Norman, along with Honolulu's Feliciano Castilliano, were the first Hawaii runners to finish the Boston Marathon. Tamanaha completed five more during his career. His best finish was in the 1952 race when he was 45 years old. Tamanaha ran in second place at the 20-mile mark, but leg cramps slowed him to a fifth-place time of 2:51:55. In March of 1953, he won the first annual Hawaiian AAU Marathon with a time of 2:51:35.The win over a field of five other runners qualified Tamanaha for another trip to Boston. He didn't have much time to recuperate because the Boston race was only three weeks later. Tamanaha responded by setting a personal record for the Boston course with a 2:38:36, good for tenth place. Two months later he capped his season with a seventh-place at the National AAU Marathon in New York. Tamanaha raced at Boston three more times. In 1954 he was the fifth American and thirteenth overall. In 1955 he took fifteenth. His last Boston race at age 49 in 1956 resulted in a twentyfifth-place finish. Tamanaha announced his retirement later that year and looked back on a career that included practically every Hawaiian distance record from 2 miles to marathons. His career wasn't limited to just competing. Tamanaha also helped organize numerous races and was one of the founders of the Oahu-based Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club and a charter member of the Hawaii Masters Track Club.

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Four races were firmly established in the territorial racing calendar by 1955. But the races were scheduled only a month apart. The season commenced with the Waikiki 5.2-mile run in December, followed by a 10-mile race in January and a 15.5mile run in February. Capping the season was the annual Hawaiian Marathon in March. A wave of younger runners in 1957 trained to fill the void left byTamanaha. Leading the pack were University of Hawaii runner Harold Cole and Casde High teacher Harold Kuha. Cole won the AAU 10-mile championship three years in a row, from 1957 to 1959, and won the Hawaiian AAU Marathon when it was reintroduced in 1963.The new marathon also had a new course: five laps ofWaikiki, which included the straightaways of Kalakaua and the Ala Wai Canal. Kuha won the next three marathons, from 1964 to 1966. Though races were held annually, interest in marathon running would not gain momentum until the early 1970s. The Hawaiian AAU Marathon moved to Maui in 1971, where it was renamed the Norman K.Tamanaha Marathon. Sponsorship for the event was provided by the Mid-Pacific Athletic Club,Valley Isle R o a d Runners, and a committee consisting of Harry (Bull) Kaya, Christian Youth Organization director Kenji Kawaguchi, and Councilman Joseph Bulgo. Twenty-six runners, including five from Maui, faced hot conditions as the result of an 8 a.m. start.The course from War Memorial Center to Whaler's Village in Kaanapali was indeed tough. University of Hawaii graduate student Johnny Faerber just missed the three-hour barrier with his win in 3:00:47. Faerber's time would have been faster, but he stopped atWahikuli State Park to cool off in a shower for about 15 minutes! The following year he became the U H women's cross-country coach. Maui's Sam Bosetti, an ex-swimmer under coach Soichi Sakamoto, took second in 3:12:33. Sixtyfour-year-old NormanTamanaha finished ninth in 4:01:55. Running number " 1 " was reserved for Tamanaha to honor his accomplishments, a tradition that has been perpetuated. Eighteen runners finished the marathon, an incredible accomplishment considering the intense heat. According to Advertiser columnist Mike Tymn, the race was renamed the Maui Marathon in 1976.That same year the course was officially measured at 26 miles, 385 yards. Previous courses may have been up to a mile short. The Maui Marathon is believed to be the third-oldest continuous marathon west of the Mississippi River. The success of the Maui race, coupled with the running boom fueled by Frank Shorter's Olympic gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics, helped marathon running become more popular in Hawaii.The first Oahu Marathon was held in March of 1973. Nineteen-year-old U H student R o yden Koito led all finishers with a time of 2:55:50. Former U H All-American and 880-yard world record holder Leah Bennett Ferris was the only woman in the field and placed twenty-sixth out of 65. Leah and her husband Jim, who was also a distance runner, sponsored the race. The introduction of Hilo's Big Island Marathon in 1974 and Kauai's Garden Island Marathon in 1978 added more racing opportunities for neighbor island runners. Oahu gained a new race when the Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club, City of Honolulu, and the American Medical Jogger's Association joined forces and organized the Honolulu Marathon in December of 1973. Kailua's Duncan Macdonald, a medical

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school student at UH, won the inaugural race in a time of 2:27:34. Some 167 runners entered and 151 finished the race, which was also known as the "Rim of the Pacific Run." World age-group records were set by eight-year-old Kris Hilbe (daughter of U H track star Joe Hilbe) of Star of the Sea School in 4:32:09 and nine-year-old Daven Chun of Lincoln Elementary who finished in 3:19:01. The women's division winner was 14-year-old June Chun (Daven's sister), who ran 3:25:31, good for fortyseventh place overall. Jack Thiele and Herman Roberts were among five heart disease patients who had the most courage and determination in the race.Val Nolasco, a piano player at the Tahitian Lanai and a former heart disease patient, finished last but made history as the first American heart attack victim to finish a marathon. Hawaii had another women's champion when Cindy Dalrymple won the 1974 and 1977 tides. Duncan Macdonald improved his previous winning time by taking the 1976 crown in 2:20:37. The race benefited from the weekly running clinic started by Honolulu cardiologists Jack Scaff and John Wagner. Scaff enthusiastically promoted the idea and thus formed the world's first weekly marathon clinic. Meetings are held every Sunday morning between March and December at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand. What started out as a small marathon for runners and spectators has grown into one of the premier races in the world. Famous marathons like Boston, London, New York, and Rotterdam have their merits, but Honolulu in December is irresistible for most runners. The race is superbly organized thanks to Marathon Association President Dr. James Barahal, Race Director Jonathan Cross, and their countless volunteers. A weeklong series of events includes a Sports and Fitness Expo, guest speakers, and a carbo-loading party. On race day, runners enjoy a 5 a.m. start in warm December weather. Did anyone predict the phenomenal growth of this event? The Honolulu Marathon now draws more than 30,000 entries from around the world. The 1995 race, with 27,022 finishers, was the largest marathon in the world. As foreign and mainland entries have grown, the percentage of Hawaii participants has declined in recent years. A $2 entry fee for Hawaii residents who pay by the spring has helped to reverse that trend and thus attract more Island runners. The race lost one of its most respected runners in 1994 with the passing of 58year-old Honolulu resident Ronald Arbuckle. He ran 44 marathons in his career and rarely missed a day of training. Arbuckle was one of the founding members of the "100% Finishers Club," a select group of runners who have finished every Honolulu Marathon. Ronald suffered from Hodgkin's Disease and died just a week before the marathon.The 1994 race was dedicated to his memory. Hawaii's running boom was confirmed in 1976 when the National Running Data Center identified Hawaii as having more runners per capita than any state. The number of Hawaii runners was ten times the national average! Setting new endurance standards that year were the record-setting runs of Hawaii Kai resident Max Telford. The Air New Zealand employee set a new world record when he ran 134.1 miles around Oahu in 21 hours, 1 minute, 15 seconds. Telford rested for only 30 minutes during the run. The Haleakala R u n to the Sun was organized in 1977. Every September, Maui is host to one of the most unique ultramarathon races in the world. The Haleakala Run

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to the Sun features a 36.2-mile course that takes runners from sea level to the summit of Haleakala at 10,023 feet. The course, on possibly the steepest paved road in the world, is known for extreme weather changes, where runners have endured temperature drops of up to 40 degrees. Although this race is limited to experienced marathoners, an 11-hour time limit is enforced. The conditions are so challenging that only 50 to 60 runners finish under the time limit each year. Maui's Steve Sobaje won the inaugural race in 1977.Women made their debut in 1979, when Noel Murchie took top honors. The race has been held every year except 1988 and 1994. Two major races debuted in 1978. Leading off February was Hawaii's first allwomen race. The 10K run was organized by Honolulu's Mimi Beams and sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Cindy Dalrymple, who mapped out the course that starts and ends at Kapiolani Park, won the inaugural race in 35:55. In 1981 she set the course record of 34:46. Beams was race director for over ten years and eventually moved the event to the first Sunday in March. Straub Clinic and Hospital is the current sponsor. The Straub Hawaii Women's 10K is the Islands' most prestigious women's race and has a loyal group of supporters. Many of the original volunteers continue to donate their time. Approximately 1,400 women enter the race each year, making it one of the larger all-women events in the country. Winners receive the Mimi Beams Trophy. The run is sanctioned by the USATF and the Road Runners Club of America, and the course is certified by the Road Running Technical Committee. The 6.2-mile event is also open to race walkers. The second new race of 1978 was the Norman K. Tamanaha 15K Run. Named after the "father of running in Hawaii," the 9.3-mile course from Kapiolani Park to Kahala and back attracts Hawaii's finest distance runners. Winner of the inaugural race was Honolulu's Mike Tymn. Course records are held by Duncan Macdonald (46:17) and Darlene Mota (54:40). Hawaii's women runners were also successful on the mainland. In March of 1978, a Hawaii foursome captured the team title at the Women's International Marathon in Atlanta. Cindy Dalrymple led the way with her fourth-place finish in 2:52:10. She was followed by teammates Debby Anderson in eighth with a 2:56:18 and Sue Stricklin with a personal best of 3:04:48. Honolulu's June Chun fainted from the heat but recovered to complete the course in 3:07:11. Hawaii's top three finishers combined for an aggregate time of 8:53:16, for a comfortable 14-minute win over the Greater New York Association. Hawaii's first "running safari" was held in 1979. The event, dubbed the Great Hawaiian Footrace, was conceived by Dr. Jack Scaff. His wife Donna is credited with organizing the race. This was no marathon, but rather an 18-day campout covering 500,000 meters, or 2.34 times around Oahu.Thirty-six runners, including six women, signed up to challenge the 312-mile course. Competitive and noncompetitive divisions were offered. Vans carried camping equipment and adequate supplies for each runner. They ran about 18 miles a day, then set up camp each evening at a beach park. Eighteen days and 15 beach parks later, the runners finished tired but happy at Magic Island. Leading the competitors across the finish was Sports Illustrated writer Kenny Moore, who profiled the race in his book, Best Efforts: World Class Runners and Races. Hawaii's racing calendar expanded in the early 1980s with two popular races. The

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first was the Kolekole Pass Half Marathon. T h e point-to-point 13.1-mile certified course takes runners from Watt Field at Schofield Barracks through Kolekole Pass to Lualualei on the Waianae side o f the mountain range. Runners and walkers alike who pause at the summit enjoy spectacular scenery before continuing on a course that follows trails created by Hawaiian warriors. Another popular race was the Great Aloha R u n . The'late Honolulu Advertiser executive editor Buck Buchwach had the idea. W h y not stage a : large-scale benefit run between Aloha Tower and Aloha Stadium? His idea became a reality with the help o f Dr. Jack Scaff and television personality Carole Kai.The initial Great Aloha R u n was held on March 3, 1985, and it attracted the largest participation o f any. first-time sporting event held in Hawaii, even topping the 9,310 entries for the first Honolulu Marathon. Over 11,000 runners registered for the event. Buchwach fired the starting gun that day as competitive runners, joggers, walkers, and people o f all ages participated. Hawaii's Duncan Macdonald and Connie Comiso won the men's, and women's division in 38:11 and 45:30 respectively. D o their times seem fast compared to recent years? T h e first race was unique because the course measured 7.5 miles and ended in the Aloha Stadium parking lot. T h e course was lengthened in 1986 to 8.25 miles so that participants could finish in Aloha Stadium. Carole Kai and Dr. Jack Scaff continue to organize and stage the event, which has grown to become the fifth-largest run in the United States. T h e run is held on President's Day in February. T h e energetic and impatient arrive extra early for the 7 a.m. start and j o g through the darkness o f downtown. Others warm up by doing aerobics across the street at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. T h e majority o f contestants sit, yawn, and listen to the music broadcast on giant speakers that seem to be everywhere. Over 25,000 people finished the Great Aloha R u n in 1996. An event o f this size requires a staff o f dedicated volunteers. Three individuals have made special contributions to the event. Jennifer Dang founded the Great Aloha R u n Health and Fitness Expo, which is held annually at the Blaisdell Center. She continues to coordinate the printed materials for the Great Aloha R u n , the race number pickup, Teen Fitness Challenge, and the Presidents Club. Alan Sunio is the race coordinator and handles entries, sponsors, promotions, and volunteers. He has also been the finish line director. Jean Hagi has managed the finances o f the Great Aloha R u n for over 15 years. For years, Carole Kai Charities and hundreds o f volunteers have promoted the Great Aloha R u n as an event to promote healthier lifestyles and help Hawaii's charities. All proceeds from the event go to nonprofit organizations and community programs. T h e Great Aloha R u n , also known in Hawaiian as ke kukini me ke aloha pau 'ole ("the race with compassionate love"), has been a big success. A sum o f more than $2.8 million has been raised to benefit over a hundred charities in Hawaii. T h e Nike PLAY (Participate in the Lives o f America's Youth) Waikiki Mile was added to the Honolulu Marathon raceweek calendar in 1994. Crowds lined Kalakaua Avenue to witness Hawaii's first sub-four-minute mile. San Diego native Marc Davis finished with a strong kick to win in 3:57:54. Davis led a pack o f 11 other world-class runners over the loop course, which started and finished at the intersection o f Kalakaua and Kapahulu Avenues. Competitors ran half a mile down Kalakaua before turning around at the International Market Place. T h e women's race featured a larger

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field of 14 runners and was won by Canada's Angela Chalmers in 4:29:90, which at the time was the fastest mile ever run by a woman in Hawaii. The race was cancelled in 1998. Teens gained their own race in January of 1996 with the formation of the Teen Great Aloha R u n 10K. The Hawaii Youth Services Network sponsored the race, which drew over eight hundred entries, including three hundred from Kamehameha Schools. A Teen Health and Fitness Fair was held at Aloha Tower Marketplace the day before the race. Runners navigated a flat and fast course from Aloha Tower Marketplace to Kapiolani Park. Pearl City High's Michael Donaldson won the boys division in 37:29, while Iolani's Victoria Chang was the top girl finisher in 45:47. One of the most highly publicized races in recent years was the Heihei O Halawa Ekolu (H-3 Run) in 1997. Kaneohe resident Jim Branchard and Dr. Jack Scaff had the idea for a one-time race before Oahu's new H - 3 Freeway opened for traific.The 10mile race from Kaneohe to Aloha Stadium was publicized worldwide. Just six months before race day, the event was touted as one of the largest timed footraces in history, with plans for accommodating more than a hundred thousand entries. Though Dr. Scaff and his volunteers had the best of intentions, the race was plagued by a series of problems. Protesters noted that the new freeway crossed ancient Hawaiian burial sites. In addition, the lack of prize money for elite runners and an entry fee of over $30 for Hawaii residents limited participation to under twenty thousand runners. Most of the contestants ran for fun. Top Hawaii finishers were Jonathan Lyau in 54:56 and Robin Anawalt in 1:10:00. One of America's greatest distance runners now trains Hawaii's young runners. Spokane native Gerry Lindgren, who moved to Hawaii two decades ago, was a 1964 Olympian in the 10,000 meters, an 11-time NCAA Champion in cross-country and track, and a former world record holder for 6 miles. He now trains his own group of Oahu runners called "Gerry's Joggers." Cross-country races are held at the high school and collegiate levels. Prep and college runners vie for championships every November. The University of Hawaii doesn't have a men's cross-country team, but their women's team competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Cross-country programs are offered at UH-Hilo, Hawaii Pacific University, BYU-Hawaii, and Chaminade University. The number of races in Hawaii is greater than ever. Runners can race practically every weekend on Oahu. Choices range from 5K races to marathons and beyond. The proliferation of races has also caused some to be canceled due to lack of sponsorship. One casualty was the Hard Rock Cafe 10K, a fund-raiser for the Hawaii Foodbank and the Institute for Human Services. Although the race was recognized as the state 10K championship, it was canceled in 1998 as a result of insufficient corporate support. Neighbor island races offer smaller fields and a more relaxed atmosphere. Hawaii gained another marathon in 1997. Hilo's Big Island International Marathon and Ekiden Relay debuted in October, one week before the Ironman Triathlon in Kona. Hawaii's Eri Macdonald and Caisa Monahan set the pace for high school and college runners. Macdonald, daughter of Honolulu Marathon champion Duncan Macdonald, was undefeated in cross country during her career at Punahou from 1994 to 1998. Monahan is an Academic All-American at Brigham Young University. In 1997

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she helped the Cougars upset Stanford in the N C A A cross-country championships, the first women's national title in school history.

THE RECORD BOOK Hawaii Race Calendar -rfS."

Fast Fact: Following is a select list of running events in the state. A detailed list of Oahu races is available from the City of Honolulu Parks and Recreation Department. ^m*

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January

Volcano Wilderness Runs, 5.5,10, and 26.2 miles

February

Great Aloha Run, 8.25 miles

February

Oahu Perimeter Relay

March

Straub Hawaii Women's 10K

March

Maui Marathon

April

Norman Tamanaha Memorial 15K

April

Wahiawa Pineapple Run, 6.75 miles

May

Windward Half Marathon

Sponsor Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Runs P.O. Box 5316 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 Carol Kai Charities, Inc. 1130 North Nimitz Highway, #121-A Honolulu, HI 96817 Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club P.O. Box 2571 Honolulu, HI 96803 Straub Clinic and Hospital 888 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Valley Isle Road Runners P.O. Box 330099 Kahului, HI 96733 Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club P.O. Box 2571 Honolulu, HI 96803 Central Oahu Jogging Clinic Wahiawa Recreation Center 1139-AKilani Avenue Wahiawa, HI 96786 Windward Marathon Association P.O. Box 992 Kailua, HI 96734 continued

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August

Kolekole Pass Half Marathon

October

Haleakala Run to the Sun, 36.2 miles

October

Big Island International Marathon and Ekiden Relay

November

Val Nolasco Memorial Half Marathon

December

Honolulu Marathon

American Cancer Society 98-029 Hekaha Street, #6 Aiea, HI 96701 Hawaii Ultra Running Team 47-521 Melekula Road Kahaluu, HI 96744 Big Island International Marathon Association P.O.Box 11211 Hilo, HI 96721 Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club P.O. Box 2571 Honolulu, HI 96803 Honolulu Marathon Association 3435 Waialae Avenue, #208 Honolulu, HI 96816

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Year 1990 1993 1994 1995 1996

Name Mary Baumgarten Darlene Mota Darlene Mota Tara McDonald Sylvia Fisher

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Honolulu Marathon Champions: Men

F a s t F a c t : Hawaii's Duncan Macdonald won three Honolulu Marathons, including the inaugural race in 1973. He lived in California during the time of his 1980 victory. ^Si

Year 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Name Duncan Macdonald Jeff Galloway Jack Foster Duncan Macdonald JeffWells Don Kardong Dean Matthews Duncan Macdonald Jon Anderson David Gordon Kevin Ryan Jorge Gonzales Ibrahim Hussein Ibrahim Hussein Ibrahim Hussein Gianni Poli Simon Robert Naali Simon Robert Naali Benson Masya Benson Masya B o n g j u Lee Benson Masya Josiah Thungwane Eric Kimaiyo Eric Kimaiyo Mbarak Hussein

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State/Country Hawaii Georgia N e w Zealand Hawaii Texas Washington South Carolina California Oregon Washington N e w Zealand Puerto Rico Kenya Kenya Kenya Italy Tanzania Tanzania Kenya Kenya Korea Kenya South Africa Kenya Kenya Kenya

Time 2:27:34 2:23:02 2:17:24 2:20:37 2:18:38 2:17:05 2:16:13 2:16:55 2:16:54 2:15:30 2:20:19 2:16:25 2:12:08 2:11:43 2:18:26 2:12:47 2:11:47 2:17:29 2:18:24 2:14:19 2:13:16 2:15:04 2:16:08 2:13:23 2:12:17 2:14:52

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Champions: Women

F a s t F a c t : Hawaii's June Chun and Cindy Dalrymple combined for three wins. June won the inaugural race, while Dalrymple ran to victory in 1974 and 1977. ^fjj

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1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

June Chun Cindy Dalrymple Jacqueline Hansen Kim Merritt Cindy Dalrymple Patti Lyons Patti Lyons Patti Lyons-Catalano Patti Lyons-Catalano Eileen Claugus Annick Loir-Lebreton Patti Gray Carla Beurskens Carla Beurskens Carla Beurskens Cyndie Welte Carla Beurskens Carla Beurskens Ritva Kaija Lemettinen Carla Beurskens Carla Beurskens Carla Beurskens Colleen De Reuck Ramila Burangulova Svetlana Vasilieva Irina Bogacheva

Hawaii Hawaii California Wisconsin Hawaii Massachusetts Massachusetts Massachusetts Massachusetts California France California Holland Holland Holland Ohio Holland Holland Finland Holland Holland Holland South Africa Russia Russia Kyrgyzstan

3:25:31 3:01:59 2:49:24 2:44:44 2:48:08 2:43:10 2:40:07 2:35:26 2:33:24 2:41:11 2:41:25 2:42:50 2:35:51 2:31:01 2:35:11 2:41:52 2:31:50 2:33:34 2:40:11 2:32:13 2:32:20 2:37:06 2:37:29 2:34:28 2:33:14 2:33:27

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Race and Course Records

F a S t F a c t : The men's and women's race records were set ill 1986. Ibrahim Hussein ran 2:11:43, while Carla Beurskens finished in 2:31:01. New Zealand's Jack Foster set the men's masters standard (over 40) of 2:17:24 in 1975. Minoru Muramoto of Japan set the women's masters record in 1982 with a time of 2:48:00.The course was changed slightly in 1992 to allow the runners to stretch out more quickly during the early miles of the race. Course records were set by Eric Kimaiyo in 1997 with his 2:13:16 and Carla Beurskens with her rime of 2:32:13 in 1992.

Year

Division Men Women Masters Men Masters Women

1986 1986 1975 1992

Name Ibrahim Hussein Carla Beurskens Jack Foster Carla Beurskens

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Time

Kenya Holland New Zealand Netherlands

2:11:43 2:31:01 2:17:24 2:32:13

Honolulu Marathon Hall of Fame SÉ52 siSS F a s t F a c t : The Honolulu Marathon Hall of Famewas formed in 1996 to honor the contributions of volunteers, runners, and organizers. Hawaii's Edith Leiby. Duncan E. Macdonald. M.D., and Jack H. Scaffjr., M.D., were named charter inductees, rfï!

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1996 1996

Edith Leiby Duncan E. Macdonald, M.D.

1996 1997 1998 1998

Jack H. Scaffjr., M.D. Ibrahim Hussein Jeanette Chun R o n Chun

Affiliation Volunteer Three-Time Champion—1973,1976, 1980 Founder and Organizer Three-Time Champion—1985-1987 Secretary/Treasurer Planning, Engineering, Operations

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Honolulu Marathon Kamaaina Award Note: The Kamaaina Award is presented to the first Hawaii-born male and female finishers. Runners must be current residents of Hawaii. Men ^ s 403 Oahu s Duncan Macdonald and Maui's Steve Sobaje are the only Kamaaina winners to break the 2:25:00 barrier.

Fast Fact:

Year

Name

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Duncan Macdonald Duncan Macdonald John Rose Jr. Duncan Macdonald Duncan Macdonald Steve Sobaje Stein Rafto Duncan Macdonald Glenn Mason Steve Sobaje James Johnston Steve Sobaje Steve Sobaje Steve Sobaje Michael Georgi Duncan Macdonald Michael Georgi John Smith Robert Standard Jim Tuson Jonathan Lyau Jonathan Lyau Jonathan Lyau Jonathan Lyau Jonathan Lyau Jonathan Lyau

Time 2:27:34 2:28:30 2:36:21 2:20:37 2:28:59 2:25:53 2:27:57 2:16:55 2:32:59 2:26:04 2:37:46 2:26:21 2:21:16 2:23:32 2:37:25 2:32:19 2:30:11 2:31:48 2:35:11 2:28:31 2:39:14 2:43:15 2:45:20 2:39:25 2:42:07 2:37:25

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Fast Fact: The first Kamaaina Award winner to finish under three hours was Honolulu's Cindy Dalrymple in 1975.

Year

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Time

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

June Chun Cindy Dalrymple Cindy Dalrymple June Chun Cindy Dalrymple Cindy Haney Joni Pagala Mary Jane Young Mary Jane Young Mary Jane Young Noelle Stenger Kathy Barcia Noelle Stenger Rita Denniston Rita Denniston Rita Denniston Cheryl Brady Cheryl Brady Connie Comiso Darlene Mota Cynthia Schnack Cynthia Schnack Cynthia Schnack Carolyn Schnack Cynthia Schnack Cynthia Schnack

3:25:31 3:01:59 2:54:25 2:56:57 2:48:08 2:50:36 2:56:09 3:02:29 3:11:20 3:04:30 3:04:52 3:20:16 2:55:43 2:49:34 2:52:26 2:47:42 2:49:57 2:58:55 3:04:24 2:51:37 2:59:31 3:01:40 3:07:50 3:04:40 3:01:10 2:58:16

100% Finishers Club Note: This club represents a unique group of runners w h o have finished every H o n olulu Marathon race in history. Starting w i t h the first marathon in 1973, these runners have achieved the distinction of finishing the race every single year. Club membership has shrunk over the years as the runners cope w i t h the challenge of maintaining marathon fitness as they grow older. W h a t is the reward for the last m e m b e r left in the club? W h e n the club was formed in 1985, members agreed to pay annual dues of $10 and invest the money. T h e last m e m b e r inherits the grand total.

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Runner Ed Casey Daven Chun Hunky Chun Jerold Chun Gary Dill Gordon Dugan Jack Scaff Lee Thomas

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4:07:04 3:19:01 3:48:23 3:09:20 4:57:23 3:45:58 3:37:18 4:50:28

3:21:34 2:52:09 3:32:47 2:48:40 3:24:27 2:56:06 3:21:57 3:12:45

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Men's Age-Group Record Holders

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Age Group 14 and under 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89

Name Daven Chun Jackson Kabiga Jimmy Muindi Ibrahim Hussein Mbarak Hussein Suleiman Nyambui Jack Foster Takao Aida Jack Foster Tsuneaki Takahashi Frank Grey Frank Grey Hiroshi Onuma Hiroshi Onuma Hideichiro Kikuchi Kiichi Nagano

Year

Time

Country-

1975 1994 1994 1986 1998 1989 1975 1986 1982 1989 1984 1985 1989 1993 1991 1995

2:52:09 2:20:23 2:17:54 2:11:43 2:14:53 2:15:47 2:17:24 2:32:26 2:28:15 2:40:01 2:52:29 2:52:16 3:31:42 3:37:56 4:32:10 6:51:24

Hawaii Kenya Kenya Kenya Kenya Kenya New Zealand Japan New Zealand Japan Washington Washington Japan Japan Japan Japan

Women's Age-Group Record Holders h a s t F a c t : Runners from Japan and Europe dominate the list. o^fiS ¿sfiS

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Age Group 14 and under 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84

Name Karen Courter Patti Gray Yukiko Itawaki Svetlana Zakharova Carla Beurskens Irina Bogacheva Carla Beurskens Chie Matsuda Chieko Tanaka Miyo Ishigami Ursula A. L. Schmitz Keiko Shinei Kikue Murakami Matsue Nishiyama Matsue Nishiyama

Year

Time

State/ Country

1980 1982 1998 1998 1986 1998 1992 1993 1994 1992 1992 1978 1985 1984 1987

3:29:15 2:51:41 2:48:54 2:36:44 2:31:01 2:33:27 2:32:13 2:47:10 3:10:23 3:09:52 3:42:07 3:40:37 4:32:28 5:38:17 6:38:08

(unknown) California Japan Russia Holland Kyrgyzstan Holland Japan Japan Japan Germany Japan Japan Japan Japan

Number of Participants Year

Entries

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

162 315 782 1,670 3,500 7,204 8,500 8,419 7,270 12,275 10,847 10,653 9,310 10,354 10,413 10,205 10,813 13,268 14,605 30,905 29,514 32,771 34,434 30,864 33,682 27,701

Finishers 151 297 706 1,443 2,900 5,587 6,512 6,630 7,170 10,023 8,434 8,166 7,646 8,537 8,793 8,808 9,673 11,866 13,038 23,515 23,640 25,833 27,022 24,414 26,495 22,025

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